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G848 YFW

1990 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,189 mi
Last recorded29,189 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Suzuki GS50032,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG848 YFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 29,189 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

clutch operating inncorrectly due tovery poor adjustment

running very poorly(only on one cylinder)

vacuum hose off from fuel tap

Pass 18 May 2011 24,728 miles

REar No.Plate starting to deteriorate

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

Fail 14 May 2010 20,082 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

fairing in contact with exhaust

Pass 14 May 2010 20,082 miles

fairing in contact with exhaust

Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,944 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,574 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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G848 YFW is a 1990 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G848 YFW, 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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What year was G848 YFW registered?

G848 YFW is a 1990 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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