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M159 FNJ

1995 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,411 mi
Last recorded65,411 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Suzuki GS50027,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 FNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 65,411 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

both rear footrest mounts badly worn

n/s/f handle bar slightly bent

Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,193 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear foot peg mounts worn

Pass 20 Jul 2019 65,094 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

both rear footrest mounts worn

fuel pipes perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2018 64,536 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel hose perished slightly

rear disc is slightly corroded

rear footpeg mounts are slightly worn

Pass 25 Jul 2017 63,611 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Pillion foot pegs worn both sides

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,905 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,836 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,459 miles

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

tank slightly loose will not pull up or off

Fail 17 Jul 2013 49,456 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

tank slightly loose will not pull up or off

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,777 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

the rear tyre is cracking but does not reach ply or chord

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,225 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 38,541 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,061 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 36,061 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,493 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 3,220 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,188 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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M159 FNJ is a 1995 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 27,403 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 M159 FNJ, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M159 FNJ is a 1995 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 16 June 1995.

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