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L716 ADV

1993 Suzuki GS500E

Purple Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,727 mi
Last recorded40,727 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS500E29,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL716 ADV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2008 40,727 miles

Inner Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Offside Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 38,332 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 36,332 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,988 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?

Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
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L716 ADV is a 1993 Suzuki GS500E in Purple with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki GS500E models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 29,296 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 GS500E fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L716 ADV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500E typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Suzuki GS500E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L716 ADV?

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What year was L716 ADV registered?

L716 ADV is a 1993 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 7 August 1993.

Is L716 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L716 ADV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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