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J75 CAL

1991 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,825 mi
Last recorded49,825 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Suzuki GS50031,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ75 CAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 49,825 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 48,300 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 46,681 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 44,983 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 43,096 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 43,096 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 40,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 40,997 miles

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 39,055 miles

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

Front front brake light switch missing

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 36,678 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 34,397 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 31,965 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,627 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 30,618 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 27,180 miles

A INNER TUBE IS FITTED IN REAR WHEEL NOT ADVISED WITH RADIAL TYRES FITTED

Fail 1 Jun 2013 27,180 miles

A INNER TUBE IS FITTED IN REAR WHEEL NOT ADVISED WITH RADIAL TYRES FITTED

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2012 30,651 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 30,531 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 25,298 miles

CLEAN/SERVICE FRONT CALIPER

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 16 Mar 2010 19,381 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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J75 CAL is a 1991 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J75 CAL, 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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J75 CAL is a 1991 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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