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L781 RMK

1994 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,576 mi
Last recorded27,576 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL781 RMK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 27,576 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,402 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,290 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,791 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,450 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2013 26,443 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 23,999 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 23,841 miles

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

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

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 21,100 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,100 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,266 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 19,265 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,867 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,131 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 16,131 miles

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

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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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L781 RMK is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L781 RMK, 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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L781 RMK is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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