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H863 HPU

1990 Suzuki GS500

Purple Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,347 mi
Last recorded44,347 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Suzuki GS50032,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH863 HPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 44,347 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 44,291 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside position lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Mar 2024 44,270 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 44,262 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 43,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 43,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 43,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,572 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,427 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,739 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 32,696 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,886 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,711 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

bike frame rusting (surface rust mainly)

rear mono shock rusting

swinging arm rusting

Fail 15 Jul 2011 28,711 miles

Centre Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

bike frame rusting (surface rust mainly)

rear mono shock rusting

swinging arm rusting

Fail 10 Oct 2008 28,696 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,602 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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H863 HPU is a 1990 Suzuki GS500 in Purple with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H863 HPU, 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 H863 HPU registered?

H863 HPU is a 1990 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 19 October 1990.

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