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M659 FTC

1995 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,910 mi
Last recorded55,910 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Suzuki GS50027,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM659 FTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 55,910 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 55,895 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear split pin missing from rear brake arm

Front fork brace insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2020 54,043 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 54,043 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 50,100 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 45,326 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 43,623 miles

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

Rear swingarm light corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2016 43,622 miles

Drive chain excessively tight has links seized up (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear swing arm corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 41,621 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,215 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,504 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre side walls split

Fail 7 Aug 2010 32,488 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre side walls split

Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,452 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,693 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 31,693 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 31,609 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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M659 FTC is a 1995 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 M659 FTC, 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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M659 FTC is a 1995 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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