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P527 HNC

1996 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,698 mi
Last recorded31,698 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 HNC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 31,698 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 31,693 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swinging arm corroded(rust hole ) near rear suspension linkage mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake rod slightly loose rear brake torque arm nut- split pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 31,228 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2024 31,228 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 27,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 24,170 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,538 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 49,538 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,212 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 49,212 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2010 49,209 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,165 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 48,847 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 48,843 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 43,761 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,842 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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P527 HNC is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P527 HNC, 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 P527 HNC registered?

P527 HNC is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 19 October 1996.

Is P527 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P527 HNC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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