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L351 AEA

1993 Suzuki GS500

Purple Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,406 mi
Last recorded33,406 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL351 AEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 33,406 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fork gaitors fitted at time of test, unable to inspect fork seals.

Fail 4 Jun 2025 33,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake component insecure torque arm split pin missing (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 33,339 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 33,339 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 32,857 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 28,921 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 25,197 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 21,939 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 21,939 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,968 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

advise rear brake soft

Fail 19 Jul 2013 20,966 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

advise rear brake soft

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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L351 AEA is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 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 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 L351 AEA, 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 L351 AEA registered?

L351 AEA is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 20 October 1993.

Is L351 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L351 AEA 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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