MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,087 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front tyre perishing
Long travel rear brake lever
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
front tyre perishing
long travel rear brake lever
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
front brake hose damp
long travel on rear brake lever
rear tyre low
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front brake lever pivots worn
rear tyre getting low
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
rear tyre perished
Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P498 THS is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 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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What year was P498 THS registered?
P498 THS is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 28 September 1996.
Is P498 THS safe to buy?
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