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P361 NWC

1997 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,465 mi
Last recorded56,465 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 NWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 56,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at head but bot excessive. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 56,205 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at head but bot excessive. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 55,793 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil signs of previous worse leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly sounds harsh/grating (7.7 (a) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened chrome fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 53,443 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 53,443 miles

Headlamp aim too high no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive also dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,703 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,431 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 52,425 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,739 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2015 50,736 miles

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

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,319 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,563 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 46,786 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 46,786 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 42,636 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 38,325 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 38,315 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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P361 NWC is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P361 NWC, 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 P361 NWC registered?

P361 NWC is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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