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P763 RFV

1996 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,088 mi
Last recorded19,088 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 RFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,088 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front disc, floating rivets are slightly worn which allows more movement of disc than usual .

Fail 17 Feb 2012 19,088 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front disc, floating rivets are slightly worn which allows more movement of disc than usual .

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,075 miles

front tyre at leal limites worn on near side edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,332 miles

1. front tyre at legal limits. 2. chain becoming slack.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,101 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 15,093 miles

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

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

Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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P763 RFV is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P763 RFV, 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 P763 RFV registered?

P763 RFV is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P763 RFV safe to buy?

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