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P537 RWX

1996 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

3,311 mi
Last recorded3,311 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 RWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 3,311 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 3,300 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil light score marks on stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp beam deflector fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2014 3,179 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Light pitting to fork stanchions o/s fork bottom has minor grind mark

Pass 5 Jul 2014 3,179 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Light pitting to fork stanchions o/s fork bottom has minor grind mark

Pass 7 Jun 2013 2,369 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 2,369 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 1,135 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 1,135 miles

Centre Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 1,127 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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P537 RWX is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P537 RWX, 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 P537 RWX registered?

P537 RWX is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P537 RWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P537 RWX shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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