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L993 FRO

1993 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,056 mi
Last recorded32,056 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL993 FRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,056 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 32,056 miles

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

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,540 miles

drive chain tight spots

Pass 29 Dec 2006 31,473 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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L993 FRO is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 28,283 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 L993 FRO, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L993 FRO registered?

L993 FRO is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 14 September 1993.

Is L993 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L993 FRO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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