MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,718 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front 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)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Advise front brake has slight bind
Nail in rear tyre
Temporary fuel cap fitted.
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?
Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P291 VTY is a 1996 Suzuki GS500E in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1996 Suzuki GS500E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 29,041 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 GS500E fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P291 VTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS500E typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki GS500E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P291 VTY registered?
P291 VTY is a 1996 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P291 VTY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P291 VTY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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