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G886 OFR

1990 Suzuki GS500

Turquoise Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,189 mi
Last recorded62,189 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Suzuki GS50032,723 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG886 OFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1990
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 62,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,043 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 59,979 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 59,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,152 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 59,039 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 57,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 57,596 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 57,596 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,036 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 57,027 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy lever pulls back to bars (3.1.4a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,514 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,389 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,376 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,227 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,854 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 55,854 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 55,528 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,383 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 55,383 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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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G886 OFR is a 1990 Suzuki GS500 in Turquoise with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G886 OFR, 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 G886 OFR registered?

G886 OFR is a 1990 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 26 April 1990.

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