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M23 PBV

1994 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,561 mi
Last recorded29,561 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 PBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,561 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 29,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,504 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,671 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 26,669 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,660 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

front fork seals dry when returned for re-test unable to determine how repair has been made

Fail 1 Mar 2011 26,659 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,987 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,171 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2005 25,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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M23 PBV is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M23 PBV, 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 M23 PBV registered?

M23 PBV is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M23 PBV safe to buy?

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