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P36 NBK

1997 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,099 mi
Last recorded64,099 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 NBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Headers (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 64,015 miles

Slight oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 1 Apr 2022 64,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bottom bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,403 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases headers (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose endcan (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 60,155 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 8 May 2018 60,144 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 56,704 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,893 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.2.3a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly distorted footrest to frame distorted (6.1.1a)

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

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

clutch lever stiff does not return fully

number plate cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2015 54,890 miles

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

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.2.3a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly distorted footrest to frame distorted (6.1.1a)

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

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

clutch lever stiff does not return fully

number plate cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2012 12,050 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,050 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,499 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,287 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,210 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,507 miles

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

Rear sprocket incorectly fitted. Drive chain joining link is of an inappropate type.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,188 miles

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

front mudgaurd loose(not exsessive)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,915 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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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P36 NBK 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 76.5%.

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 P36 NBK, 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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P36 NBK is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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