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F680 TMT

1989 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,963 mi
Last recorded42,963 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GS50038,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF680 TMT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,963 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,242 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 40,242 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 40,236 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 18 May 2007 39,893 miles

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

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 May 2007 39,893 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,517 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 38,517 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2005 36,757 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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F680 TMT is a 1989 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F680 TMT, 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 F680 TMT registered?

F680 TMT is a 1989 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 30 May 1989.

Is F680 TMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F680 TMT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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