MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,456 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Centre Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Outer Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S142 JFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S142 JFJ, 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 S142 JFJ registered?
S142 JFJ is a 1996 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 September 1996.
Is S142 JFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S142 JFJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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