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P774 GMM

1996 Suzuki GS500E

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,506 mi
Last recorded48,506 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS500E29,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 GMM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,506 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,192 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear brake pedal has slight excess travel - brake performance acceptable.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 451,337 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 45,133 miles

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

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 43,400 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?

Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
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P774 GMM is a 1996 Suzuki GS500E in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki GS500E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 29,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS500E fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P774 GMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500E typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki GS500E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P774 GMM registered?

P774 GMM is a 1996 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 14 September 1996.

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