MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,311 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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)
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)
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))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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