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H338 UKU

1991 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,030 mi
Last recorded19,030 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 Suzuki GS50031,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH338 UKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,030 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 19,030 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 17,682 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,682 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,755 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 15,751 miles

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

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

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

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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H338 UKU is a 1991 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H338 UKU, 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

How do I check the history of H338 UKU?

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What year was H338 UKU registered?

H338 UKU is a 1991 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 20 May 1991.

Is H338 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H338 UKU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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