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P544 MCA

1996 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

36,731 mi
Last recorded36,731 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 MCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 36,731 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 36,606 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 36,535 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,361 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,292 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,516 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,661 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,872 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 29,871 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 27,920 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 27,920 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 27,905 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,187 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 26,182 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 25,942 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 25,928 miles

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

Offside Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 24,342 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 24,342 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,237 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 23,218 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 22,034 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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P544 MCA is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P544 MCA, 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 P544 MCA registered?

P544 MCA is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P544 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P544 MCA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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