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M131 OTF

1994 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,827 mi
Last recorded48,827 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 OTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 48,827 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 48,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 47,235 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.5.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn also disc rivets a bit loose. (3.2.A1l)

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

belly pan bracket missing

Fail 11 May 2018 47,235 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.5.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn also disc rivets a bit loose. (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

belly pan bracket missing

Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,167 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,865 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 37,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 30,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,658 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,111 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,037 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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M131 OTF is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Black 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 M131 OTF, 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 M131 OTF registered?

M131 OTF is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 December 1994.

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