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P427 KTR

1997 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

23,112 mi
Last recorded23,112 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 KTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,112 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 23,112 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,112 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,112 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 23,112 miles

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

Front Front position lamp does not face the front (1.1.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,112 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 23,112 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2005 23,112 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 23,112 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P427 KTR is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P427 KTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P427 KTR registered?

P427 KTR is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P427 KTR safe to buy?

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