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H68 VUG

1990 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

32,499 mi
Last recorded32,499 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Suzuki GS50032,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH68 VUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,499 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

clucth cable stiff /

Fail 24 May 2010 32,499 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

clucth cable stiff /

Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,126 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008

Rear Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

rear brake binding

Fail 13 Dec 2008

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

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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H68 VUG is a 1990 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H68 VUG, 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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H68 VUG is a 1990 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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