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L957 UEW

1994 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,721 mi
Last recorded11,721 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL957 UEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 11,721 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 11,691 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 11,624 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 9,813 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 9,383 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 9,383 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 8,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 8,304 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 8,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 6,889 miles

50% of rear sidelight only working (n/s bulb not working)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

tight spot in drive chain

Pass 11 Aug 2010 6,889 miles

50% of rear sidelight only working (n/s bulb not working)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

tight spot in drive chain

Pass 10 Jun 2008 6,152 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 5,215 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 2,653 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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L957 UEW 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L957 UEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L957 UEW registered?

L957 UEW is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 6 June 1994.

Is L957 UEW safe to buy?

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