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P58 HSN

1996 Suzuki GS500

Purple Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,422 mi
Last recorded45,422 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 HSN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,422 miles

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

Front brake lever bent

Rear slight bind

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,980 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 43,975 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

bolt missing from crash bar

Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,067 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 42,062 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 40,648 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 38,919 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,680 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 34,671 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,504 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 26,504 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,255 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 16,237 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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P58 HSN is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Purple with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P58 HSN, 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 P58 HSN registered?

P58 HSN is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P58 HSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P58 HSN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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