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G146 SGN

1990 Suzuki GS500E

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,836 mi
Last recorded76,836 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Suzuki GS500E27,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG146 SGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 76,826 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,949 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 74,949 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 73,163 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 73,163 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 71,037 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,624 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,665 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,947 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,004 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,807 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,415 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 55,962 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,215 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 50,660 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,844 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?

Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
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G146 SGN is a 1990 Suzuki GS500E in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki GS500E models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 27,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS500E fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G146 SGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500E typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Suzuki GS500E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G146 SGN registered?

G146 SGN is a 1990 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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