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P498 RDE

1996 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,892 mi
Last recorded21,892 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 RDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,892 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 20,621 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,150 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 19,936 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 19,936 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 18,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

front brake slight bind

Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,835 miles

front brake slight bind

Fail 28 Feb 2008 18,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,286 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,400 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 16,697 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
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P498 RDE is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P498 RDE, 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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What year was P498 RDE registered?

P498 RDE is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P498 RDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P498 RDE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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