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K424 RLC

1992 Suzuki GS500E

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

66,197 mi
Last recorded66,197 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1992 Suzuki GS500E27,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK424 RLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,197 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 66,196 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear disc rusty.

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,169 miles

Front brake discs has play in floating system

Gear linkage has play and leaking oil from seal

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

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

Play in rear brake control pivot

Fail 29 Jul 2013 64,166 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake discs has play in floating system

Gear linkage has play and leaking oil from seal

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

OSF front mirror arm keeps coming loose

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

Play in rear brake control pivot

Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,450 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

headlamp aims on upper limit

Fail 7 Apr 2012 60,433 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,827 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 57,827 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,095 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,593 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 56,563 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 55,924 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 55,436 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 55,436 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2006 55,436 miles

Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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K424 RLC is a 1992 Suzuki GS500E in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K424 RLC, 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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K424 RLC is a 1992 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 21 December 1992.

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