MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Air box insecure
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Main stand corroded
Air box insecure
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Main stand corroded
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P987 LLX is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P987 LLX, 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 P987 LLX registered?
P987 LLX is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 16 August 1996.
Is P987 LLX safe to buy?
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