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P896 JYD

1996 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,349 mi
Last recorded26,349 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 JYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 26,349 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 26,349 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 25,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 25,240 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively slight play in rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 25,225 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively slight play in rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 24,639 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 24,001 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,359 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 22,721 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,151 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

fork inners are pitted seals may have ashort service life

Fail 7 Jul 2016 22,117 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,373 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

rear brake slightly spongy.border line pass on travel.

rear brake very slightly binding.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 20,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,939 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,574 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 18,541 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 18,004 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 17,967 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 16,967 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 15,823 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 15,248 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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P896 JYD is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P896 JYD, 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 P896 JYD registered?

P896 JYD is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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