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G309 KDT

1989 Suzuki GS500

White Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,932 mi
Last recorded62,932 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GS50038,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG309 KDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,932 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 61,154 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 61,154 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,803 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 55,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 49,065 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 49,008 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,991 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 48,919 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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G309 KDT is a 1989 Suzuki GS500 in White with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G309 KDT, 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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G309 KDT is a 1989 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G309 KDT safe to buy?

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