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K404 EBF

1993 Suzuki GS500E

Purple Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,154 mi
Last recorded21,154 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS500E29,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK404 EBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2015 21,154 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

petrol tank rubber missing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,128 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 14,557 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

rear tyre side wall perishing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 14,557 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,226 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 10,463 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 10,463 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 9,064 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 9,064 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 5,395 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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K404 EBF is a 1993 Suzuki GS500E in Purple with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki GS500E models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 29,296 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 K404 EBF, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki GS500E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K404 EBF registered?

K404 EBF is a 1993 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 4 June 1993.

Is K404 EBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K404 EBF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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