MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at head but bot excessive. (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
front brake binding slightly
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P361 NWC is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 4 February 1997.
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