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L49 DRN

1993 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13 mi
Last recorded13 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL49 DRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 13 miles

headlamp beam pattern weak image but within spec

Fail 13 May 2014 12 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no dip beam image

Fail 10 Sep 2013 4 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

front pads low but above 1mm

rear brake fluid level cannot be seen no level indicator

Pass 9 Nov 2011 34,717 miles

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

no mirrors fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,033 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,856 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 30,821 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,821 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 30,539 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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L49 DRN is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Black 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 L49 DRN, 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 L49 DRN registered?

L49 DRN is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is L49 DRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L49 DRN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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