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P232 FTO

1997 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

58,616 mi
Last recorded58,616 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 FTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,616 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

front brake slightly wooden feel

headlamp beam poor

number plate slightly small

Fail 30 Nov 2013 58,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

front brake slightly wooden feel

headlamp beam poor

number plate slightly small

Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,455 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front brake lines slightly at wrong angle

headlamp beam poor

Fail 27 Oct 2012 48,373 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

headlamp beam poor

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,586 miles

front brake pipes kinked

headlamps poor

Fail 28 Sep 2011 39,384 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

front brake pipes kinked

headlamps poor

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,643 miles

engine leaking oil

front brake hose routing poor and hose kinked

rear tyre feathered

Fail 3 Sep 2010 33,615 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

oil leak

rear tyre stepped on edge

Pass 18 Jul 2009 30,596 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

engine oil leak

fuel tank loose

indicators flash fast

plug in front tyre

throttle cble tight

Fail 25 Jun 2009 30,582 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

engine has oil leak

front tyre plugged

fuel tank loose

wheels slightly out of allignment

Pass 17 Nov 2007 28,516 miles

rear torque arm loose

Fail 10 Nov 2007 28,513 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear torque arm loose

Fail 5 Jul 2007 28,501 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?

Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,009
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,184
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 915
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 875
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 515
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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P232 FTO is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 26,370 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P232 FTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P232 FTO registered?

P232 FTO is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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