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P866 HRJ

1996 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,986 mi
Last recorded33,986 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 HRJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 33,986 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 33,174 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 32,389 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 31,323 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,595 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 29,287 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 29,285 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 27,402 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 26,429 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 24,652 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 23,024 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 21,811 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 20,737 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 19,679 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 17,879 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
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P866 HRJ is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P866 HRJ, 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 P866 HRJ registered?

P866 HRJ is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P866 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P866 HRJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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