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H185 NPR

2016 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,095 mi
Last recorded36,095 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH185 NPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 36,095 miles

Front brake pads showing corrosion on the back

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 35,616 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,652 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 31,652 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 31,243 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 31,243 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 31,219 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 30,598 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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H185 NPR is a 2016 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H185 NPR, 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 10 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H185 NPR registered?

H185 NPR is a 2016 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is H185 NPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H185 NPR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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