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F676 PFE

1989 Suzuki GS500

Silver Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,678 mi
Last recorded51,678 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GS50038,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF676 PFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,678 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 51,659 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,854 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 43,833 miles

Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Nearside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,530 miles

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

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

slight uneven front tyre wear

Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,886 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 27,045 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2005 26,993 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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F676 PFE is a 1989 Suzuki GS500 in Silver with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F676 PFE, 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 F676 PFE registered?

F676 PFE is a 1989 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F676 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F676 PFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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