MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
front brake pipes kinked
headlamps poor
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
engine leaking oil
front brake hose routing poor and hose kinked
rear tyre feathered
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
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
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
rear torque arm loose
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P232 FTO safe to buy?
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