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J714 CWB

1992 Suzuki GS500E

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,860 mi
Last recorded35,860 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Suzuki GS500E27,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ714 CWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 35,860 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 35,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2015 34,624 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 34,624 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 33,773 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 33,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 32,325 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 32,325 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 29,296 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Nov 2012 29,273 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2011 28,162 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 28,162 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 26,177 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,177 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Jul 2009 22,409 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,409 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?

Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
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J714 CWB is a 1992 Suzuki GS500E in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki GS500E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 27,783 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 GS500E fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J714 CWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500E typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Suzuki GS500E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J714 CWB is a 1992 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 23 June 1992.

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