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G336 KDT

1989 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,702 mi
Last recorded64,702 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Suzuki GS50038,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG336 KDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,702 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 64,600 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

OIL LEAK AT CYLINDER HEAD

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,508 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 61,465 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 58,915 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 54,143 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 53,995 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,338 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 49,314 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 44,384 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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G336 KDT is a 1989 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G336 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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What year was G336 KDT registered?

G336 KDT is a 1989 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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