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H297 NMO

1997 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,528 mi
Last recorded90,528 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH297 NMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,528 miles

Slight bind rear brake

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,457 miles

rear brake slight bind

Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,316 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,719 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 80,884 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 75,740 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

rear brake has slight bind

Pass 21 Dec 2012 75,740 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

rear brake has slight bind

Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,784 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear brake binding.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 72,784 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear brake binding.

Fail 29 Aug 2007 72,747 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has an insecure fork brace (2.3.4d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,254 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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H297 NMO is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 26,370 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 H297 NMO, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H297 NMO registered?

H297 NMO is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is H297 NMO safe to buy?

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