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L820 PRA

1994 Suzuki GS500

Purple Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,910 mi
Last recorded63,910 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL820 PRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 63,910 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,706 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,626 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 63,560 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 56,285 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

forks are too far through top yolk

Pass 17 Jul 2010 55,631 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 55,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 52,525 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 50,290 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 48,945 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 48,929 miles

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

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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L820 PRA is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Purple with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L820 PRA, 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 L820 PRA registered?

L820 PRA is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L820 PRA safe to buy?

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