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G955 UWD

1990 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,447 mi
Last recorded28,447 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Suzuki GS50032,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG955 UWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2016 28,447 miles

Brake component leaking fluid rear caliper coated with brake fluid close to where exhaust fouls on banjo bolt (3.2.B4)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel brake pedal hits exhaust before full braking efficiency achieved. rear brake did not lock rollers (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey silencer has hole in side (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly lever operation feels rough,notchy (3.1.3d)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies from operation of front brake (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

chain oil on nearside of rear tyre, needs cleaning off

exhaust silencer fouls rear caliper .

Pass 24 May 2015 18,503 miles
Fail 24 May 2015 18,503 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 16,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 16,148 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

vin number incorrect on vosa database,correct vin entered,v5c could be wrong

Fail 15 Feb 2013 16,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

vin number incorrect on vosa database,correct vin entered,v5c could be wrong

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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G955 UWD 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 50%.

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 G955 UWD, 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 G955 UWD registered?

G955 UWD is a 1990 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 25 June 1990.

Is G955 UWD safe to buy?

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