CarVerify

Free Car Check

P715 RYH

1996 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,386 mi
Last recorded37,386 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 RYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 37,386 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 37,367 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 37,200 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 37,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 35,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,050 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 35,050 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,983 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,488 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 30,548 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 30,108 miles

Damage to rear number plate.

Fail 7 May 2015 30,108 miles

Damage to rear number plate.

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 30,091 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 29,085 miles

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

Slight contamination to front disc, Cracks in rear tyre.

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,085 miles

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

Slight contamination to front disc, Cracks in rear tyre.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,700 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,645 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 15,602 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 11,019 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 11,019 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 10,317 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 9,237 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 7,542 miles

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

drive chain sprockets slightly worn.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,431 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P715 RYH is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P715 RYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P715 RYH?

You can check the full history of P715 RYH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P715 RYH registered?

P715 RYH is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P715 RYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P715 RYH shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P715 RYH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P715 RYH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.