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H239 JKX

1991 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1991 Suzuki GS50031,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH239 JKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,827 miles

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

rear brake travel

Fail 8 Jan 2016 76,827 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

rear brake travel

Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,170 miles

Chain guard missing

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

front tyre perished and split

rear tyre perished

recommend front pad replacment

Fail 28 Jul 2014 76,168 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Chain guard missing

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

front tyre perished and split

rear tyre perished

recommend front pad replacment

Pass 6 Jul 2013 47,548 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 74,546 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,856 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,036 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 70,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

oil leak around front of bike

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,586 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight corrosion on front of swinging arm

Pass 1 May 2009 57,476 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

surface corrosion on swinging arm

Pass 14 Nov 2007 56,082 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 53,349 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 51,543 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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H239 JKX is a 1991 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 31,480 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 H239 JKX, 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 35 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H239 JKX registered?

H239 JKX is a 1991 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 8 May 1991.

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