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Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Front Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
frame corroded under seat area!
front brake fluid near minimum lower level!
front tyre tread depth 1.8mm in certain places!
head race bearing cover plastic broken!
headlight warning tell tale lights up on dipped headlight!
no speedo or rev counter cables fitted!
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NVO 228W is a 1981 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 NVO 228W, 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 45 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of NVO 228W?
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What year was NVO 228W registered?
NVO 228W is a 1981 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 30 March 1981.
Is NVO 228W safe to buy?
The MOT history for NVO 228W shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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