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L245 UWP

1993 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,784 mi
Last recorded36,784 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL245 UWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

horn could be louder

rear tyre underinflated

Pass 9 Aug 2012 36,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

frame number not very visable

Fail 9 Aug 2012 36,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

frame number not very visable

Pass 10 May 2011 35,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 34,124 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 34,116 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 33,668 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 33,477 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,169 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 32,862 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 32,862 miles

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

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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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L245 UWP is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L245 UWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L245 UWP registered?

L245 UWP is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L245 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L245 UWP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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