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G239 GDW

1989 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,181 mi
Last recorded63,181 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GS50038,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG239 GDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 63,181 miles

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

Front fork tubes covered by gators

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 61,209 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 May 2020 60,064 miles

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

rear shock slightly reduced damping

Pass 31 Dec 2018 56,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 56,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,914 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,874 miles

Headlamp mask converters fitted

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Headlight, fairing subframe (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 51,874 miles

Headlamp mask converters fitted

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Headlight, fairing subframe (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 50,239 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 48,281 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,354 miles

drive chain split link fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2011 43,330 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,330 miles

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

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

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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G239 GDW is a 1989 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G239 GDW, 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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G239 GDW is a 1989 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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