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L347 TUF

1993 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,333 mi
Last recorded19,333 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL347 TUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 19,333 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 19,332 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake pads corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 19,267 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 19,088 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 18,969 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 18,715 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 18,615 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 18,305 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 18,212 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 17,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 12,992 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 12,991 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2009 12,939 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Jan 2006 11,659 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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L347 TUF is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L347 TUF, 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 L347 TUF registered?

L347 TUF is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 21 December 1993.

Is L347 TUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L347 TUF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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