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M189 BBY

1994 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,413 mi
Last recorded57,413 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 BBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,413 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 57,413 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,680 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 56,679 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 56,101 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 55,190 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 55,174 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. bottoms out...too much oil ? (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2015 54,150 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,845 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 51,845 miles

Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,637 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,925 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 45,824 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 43,615 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,955 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,268 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 33,896 miles

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

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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M189 BBY is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M189 BBY, 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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M189 BBY is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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