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L97 JJB

1994 Suzuki GS500

Multi-colour Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,823 mi
Last recorded20,823 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 JJB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 20,823 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 20,821 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 16,422 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 20,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 20,734 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 17,769 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 12,736 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 12,736 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,617 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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L97 JJB is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Multi-colour with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L97 JJB, 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 L97 JJB registered?

L97 JJB is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 21 February 1994.

Is L97 JJB safe to buy?

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