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M156 AWV

1994 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,101 mi
Last recorded31,101 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 AWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 31,101 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2021 31,065 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,063 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 31,047 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 31,047 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 27,575 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 40,889 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 May 2010 40,889 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Apr 2010 40,824 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,128 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 38,019 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,463 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,069 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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M156 AWV is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M156 AWV, 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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M156 AWV is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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