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L390 MNH

1993 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,579 mi
Last recorded50,579 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL390 MNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2014 50,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

split pin missing os centrestand bolt

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,531 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

damadge to rear tyre tread

one of two bulbs not working in tail light

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,666 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,300 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 45,967 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,598 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,145 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 34,145 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 34,138 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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L390 MNH is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L390 MNH, 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 L390 MNH registered?

L390 MNH is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L390 MNH safe to buy?

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