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L863 EEL

1994 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,108 mi
Last recorded37,108 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL863 EEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 37,108 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 34,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2015 34,377 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,349 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2014 32,347 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,275 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 28,275 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,605 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 24,570 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 24,570 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,565 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 24,565 miles

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

Front Gradient brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.D1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,522 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 24,522 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 24,442 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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L863 EEL is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Red 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 L863 EEL, 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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L863 EEL is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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