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M169 NCG

1995 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,545 mi
Last recorded54,545 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Suzuki GS50027,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM169 NCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 54,545 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 53,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 52,273 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,238 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 52,196 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,771 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,752 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,642 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 48,123 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 42,293 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2010 42,293 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 36,004 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 36,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,027 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Apr 2008 29,027 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Mar 2007 25,134 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,134 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,848 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 22,959 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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M169 NCG is a 1995 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M169 NCG, 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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M169 NCG is a 1995 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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