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F974 KMR

1989 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

636 mi
Last recorded636 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GS50038,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF974 KMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 May 2023 636 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil from fork leg (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2023 636 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil from fork leg (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect lens fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake component insecure caliper bracket missing split pin (1.1.21 (c))

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 1 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 May 2022 1 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorber insecurely attached Headstock nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicators only work with lights on

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,063 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 47,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,399 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 45,399 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,271 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 41,271 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,269 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 39,247 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,892 miles

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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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F974 KMR is a 1989 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 F974 KMR, 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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F974 KMR is a 1989 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 27 May 1989.

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