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G377 OGP

1990 Suzuki GS500E

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,338 mi
Last recorded26,338 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Suzuki GS500E27,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG377 OGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 26,338 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 26,338 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 25,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 25,894 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2014 25,544 miles

oil on rear suspension and shock absorber

Fail 9 May 2014 25,544 miles

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

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

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

oil on rear suspension and shock absorber

Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,210 miles

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

foot peg rubbers worn

oil leaks

rear brake disc worn

Pass 10 May 2012 21,345 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,954 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 18,954 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,567 miles

rear brake disc worn and scored

rear shock absorber damp

slight play from front brake disc rivits

Fail 20 Apr 2010 17,567 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 brake disc worn and scored

rear shock absorber damp

slight play from front brake disc rivits

Pass 9 May 2009 16,526 miles

exhaust system corroding

oil leak from engine

rear suspension unit corroding

rear swinging arm pitting and corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2008 15,293 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 15,293 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

clutch leaver seized

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2007 10,151 miles

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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G377 OGP is a 1990 Suzuki GS500E in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G377 OGP, 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 G377 OGP registered?

G377 OGP is a 1990 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is G377 OGP safe to buy?

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