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P422 NRK

1997 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,940 mi
Last recorded31,940 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 NRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 31,940 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 31,926 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.B1b)

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

ignition swich difficult to operate although presenter has the knack

Fail 12 May 2009 30,465 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2009 30,465 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,322 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 29,320 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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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P422 NRK is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P422 NRK, 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 P422 NRK registered?

P422 NRK is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P422 NRK safe to buy?

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