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F356 LRC

1989 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,647 mi
Last recorded89,647 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GS50038,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF356 LRC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,647 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,769 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 86,769 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,909 miles

Drive chain needs adjustment

Rear shock a bit soft ,will need a new one soon

Fail 16 Apr 2012 72,744 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,744 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 66,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 61,433 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,968 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,726 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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F356 LRC is a 1989 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F356 LRC, 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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F356 LRC is a 1989 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 15 May 1989.

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