MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,701 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front tyre perishing/cracking
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chain guard bolt missing (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chain guard bolt missing (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
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)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Centre Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
front tyre perished
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P71 PKM is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Purple with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 P71 PKM, 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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P71 PKM is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P71 PKM safe to buy?
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