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H144 BKM

1990 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,034 mi
Last recorded21,034 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Suzuki GS50032,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH144 BKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 21,034 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,970 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 20,967 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,827 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 20,827 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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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H144 BKM is a 1990 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H144 BKM, 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 H144 BKM registered?

H144 BKM is a 1990 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H144 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H144 BKM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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