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G787 EAR

1990 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,935 mi
Last recorded22,935 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Suzuki GS50032,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG787 EAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 22,935 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Has tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 21,459 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 20,930 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 20,930 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 19,198 miles

110/70/17/54S. 3mm. 140/70/17/62H. 7mm.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 16,095 miles

Front 3mm. 110/70/17/54H. Rear 1.6. 130/70/17/62H.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2016 15,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted corroded. new pads have been recently fitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. silencer (7.1.1.c)

brake pedal touches exhaust when operated. function ok

Fail 27 May 2016 15,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted corroded. new pads have been recently fitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. silencer (7.1.1.c)

brake pedal touches exhaust when operated. function ok

Pass 10 Apr 2015 8,928 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 8,925 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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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G787 EAR is a 1990 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 32,723 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 G787 EAR, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G787 EAR is a 1990 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 July 1990.

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