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H139 VCP

1990 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,271 mi
Last recorded57,271 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Suzuki GS50032,723 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH139 VCP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 Sep 2012 57,271 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 51,182 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,049 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

covers fitted on forks

Fail 17 Aug 2009 49,025 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,534 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 48,526 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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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H139 VCP is a 1990 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H139 VCP, 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 H139 VCP registered?

H139 VCP is a 1990 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 15 September 1990.

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