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P282 LPU

1997 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,311 mi
Last recorded35,311 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 LPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,311 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Dec 2012 34,106 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gearlever loose

Fail 3 Dec 2012 34,106 miles

Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

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

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

gear change lever loose

Fail 22 Nov 2012 34,096 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

gear change lever loose

Pass 21 May 2011 32,352 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,117 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Gear lever has slight freeplay around shaft

High Beam Tell Tale not working

No Tacho backlight illumination

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2010 30,115 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Gear lever has slight freeplay around shaft

High Beam Tell Tale not working

No Tacho backlight illumination

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,096 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,521 miles

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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P282 LPU is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P282 LPU, 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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P282 LPU is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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