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P514 GUK

1996 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,794 mi
Last recorded47,794 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 GUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2023 47,794 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 47,567 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 47,506 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,287 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,450 miles

Rear brake disc scored

Rear drive chain slightly notchy

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,719 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,564 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,431 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,248 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,717 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,992 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,588 miles

VERY SLIGHTLY BINDING ON REAR BRAKE.

Pass 21 Sep 2005 32,846 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P514 GUK is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P514 GUK, 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 P514 GUK registered?

P514 GUK is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P514 GUK safe to buy?

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