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H851 PAX

1991 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,012 mi
Last recorded2,012 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1991 Suzuki GS50031,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH851 PAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 2,012 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

lights taped up daylight use only

oil leak

rear frame has been modified

Pass 16 Jun 2017 1,925 miles

NO CHAIN GUARD/SINGLE SEAT/DAY TIME M OT.

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

Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 1 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,352 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 42,352 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

battery box is corroded

chain is dryer

frame corroded

frunt mudguord is close to tyre

handlebars have slight play

jubile clap fitted to lock stop

n/s frunt indicater light has been repaired by tape

rear swinging arm corroded

engine has oil leak dripping onto front mudguard

Fail 5 Feb 2013 42,000 miles

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

battery box is corroded

chain is dryer

frame corroded

handlebars have slight play

n/s frunt indicater light has been repaired by tape

rear swinging arm corroded

engine has oil leak dripping onto front mudguard

Pass 7 Feb 2012 41,569 miles

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

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

frame heavily painted

Fail 7 Feb 2012 41,569 miles

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

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

frame heavily painted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,450 miles

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

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 40,450 miles

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

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 39,500 miles

Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,500 miles

Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,400 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 30,400 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,041 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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H851 PAX is a 1991 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H851 PAX, 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.

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H851 PAX is a 1991 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 11 March 1991.

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