MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,615 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Tyre valve stem slightly damaged front (4.1.2c)
Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front brake disc mushrooms slightly worn.
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Slight crack on headlamp.
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Slight crack on headlamp.
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front caliper slightly binding.
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Slight perishing on nearside of rear tyre.
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P485 THS is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1996 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 26,155 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 P485 THS, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P485 THS is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 3 September 1996.
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