MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,381 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (replacement disc after last mot test) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working effected by use of lights (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L23 VAM is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1993 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 28,283 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 L23 VAM, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L23 VAM registered?
L23 VAM is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 16 August 1993.
Is L23 VAM safe to buy?
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