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J490 ERA

1992 Suzuki GS500F

Purple Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,570 mi
Last recorded8,570 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 ERA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500F
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 8,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 8,570 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 7,379 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 7,029 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 6,392 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 6,770 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,324 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500F?

Based on 2,782 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Drive chain excessively loose 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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J490 ERA is a 1992 Suzuki GS500F in Purple with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS500F fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J490 ERA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500F typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 34 years old, this Suzuki GS500F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J490 ERA registered?

J490 ERA is a 1992 Suzuki GS500F, first registered on 11 May 1992.

Is J490 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J490 ERA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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