MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear tyre has cut but not exposing cord or ply
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear tyre slightly perished and has large cut but not down to ply or cord
Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied Stop broken (3.1.3c)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear tyre slightly perished and has large cut but not down to ply or cord
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
FRONT ENGINE MOUNT FRACTURED
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V896 MKJ is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1999 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,191 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 V896 MKJ, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was V896 MKJ registered?
V896 MKJ is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 October 1999.
Is V896 MKJ safe to buy?
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