MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
footpeg rubber is slightly worn
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
footpeg rubber is slightly worn
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P279 HRP is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1996 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 26,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 P279 HRP, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P279 HRP is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 28 September 1996.
Is P279 HRP safe to buy?
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