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P571 AWL

1996 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,712 mi
Last recorded51,712 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 AWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 51,712 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 50,116 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,091 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 48,998 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 48,955 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 48,619 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,619 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 47,163 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 47,163 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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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P571 AWL is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P571 AWL, 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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P571 AWL is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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