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P928 RYG

1996 Suzuki GS500

Gold Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62 mi
Last recorded62 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GS50026,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP928 RYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 62 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mudguard missing

Fail 17 Aug 2020 14 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

cable and brake hose insecure

rear brake hose insecure

rear brake reaction bracket split pins missing

wires exposed at front of bike

Pass 2 Nov 2018 25,539 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre stand siezed

exhaust corroded

front tyre wear

gear lever play

main beam tell tale inop

rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Oct 2018 25,528 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure lock device missing (6.2.12 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre stand siezed

exhaust corroded

front tyre wear

gear lever play

main beam tell tale inop

rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2017 25,412 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

free play at footpegs

throttle operation

Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,876 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak ()

gear lever free play

nearside hand grip loose

Fail 20 Oct 2016 24,868 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies with front lever (1.3.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak ()

gear lever free play

nearside hand grip loose

Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,023 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 22,627 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

centre stand partially seized

front brake lever operation

front tyre wear

Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,252 miles

Centre stand siezed

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

exhaust corroded

frame corroded

front suspension soft

nearside handrip loose

rear suspension arm corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 22,238 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Centre stand siezed

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

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

exhaust corroded

frame corroded

front suspension soft

nearside handrip loose

rear suspension arm corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 21,732 miles

Advice aftermarket exhaust fitted, both front flasher arms bent.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 21,728 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Advice aftermarket exhaust fitted, both front flasher arms bent.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 19,060 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 19,058 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,168 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 18,119 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 18,063 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 18,036 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 17,621 miles

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

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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P928 RYG is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Gold with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P928 RYG, 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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P928 RYG is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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