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L446 GUX

1993 Suzuki GS500

Purple Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,496 mi
Last recorded50,496 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL446 GUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2011 50,496 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

neutral light inoperative

front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,489 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 May 2008 44,293 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 32,266 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 32,266 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2006 20,930 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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L446 GUX is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Purple with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L446 GUX, 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 L446 GUX registered?

L446 GUX is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L446 GUX safe to buy?

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