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L740 LEW

1994 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

23,695 mi
Last recorded23,695 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 LEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 23,695 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 23,695 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 14,595 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 14,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 14,592 miles

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

rear luggage box mountings insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2013 13,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,398 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 13,398 miles

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

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

carrier and top box in

Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,188 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 12,188 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,130 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 10,096 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 9,415 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 9,372 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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L740 LEW is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 29,691 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 L740 LEW, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L740 LEW registered?

L740 LEW is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L740 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L740 LEW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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