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F330 TBP

1989 Suzuki GS500

White Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,512 mi
Last recorded43,512 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GS50038,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF330 TBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 43,512 miles

Central Front Upper 4x fixings missing from yoke plate

Central Front fender missing

Chain guard missing ()

Front 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 Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 43,512 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no beam pattern led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Upper 4x fixings missing from yoke plate

Central Front fender missing

Chain guard missing ()

Front 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 42,559 miles

Central Front Lower Fork Brace insecure, one of four bolts missing.

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 42,559 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour for post Jan. 1971 (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

dip beam kick up wrong way.

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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F330 TBP is a 1989 Suzuki GS500 in White with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 38,808 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 F330 TBP, 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 37 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F330 TBP registered?

F330 TBP is a 1989 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 3 May 1989.

Is F330 TBP safe to buy?

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