MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Slight oil leak from rocker cover
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
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))
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))
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
front mudgaurd loose(not exsessive)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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