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J519 GTY

1991 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,189 mi
Last recorded30,189 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Suzuki GS50031,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ519 GTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,189 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

bike frame rusty

brake ferrels corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2011 29,850 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,961 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,841 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 27,831 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

front mud guard is secure but has 1 missing bolt out of a total of 4

Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,831 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front mud guard is secure but has 1 missing bolt out of a total of 4

Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,465 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 26,446 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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J519 GTY is a 1991 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J519 GTY, 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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What year was J519 GTY registered?

J519 GTY is a 1991 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J519 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J519 GTY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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