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M304 BUF

1994 Suzuki GS500

Orange Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,242 mi
Last recorded44,242 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM304 BUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 44,242 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 44,226 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 38,777 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 38,777 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 38,736 miles

Nearside sidecar fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2022 38,736 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside sidecar fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2019 38,468 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 38,468 miles

Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,833 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

chain has tite spots

gear lever loos

has oil leek front of engin

Fail 24 Jun 2014 37,833 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

chain has tite spots

gear lever loos

has oil leek front of engin

Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,811 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 37,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 32,703 miles

oil leak from cylinder, leaving dep[osits on the floor

slight rev increase when turning right

Pass 4 May 2008 32,551 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 32,054 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,579 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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M304 BUF is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Orange with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M304 BUF, 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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M304 BUF is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 12 September 1994.

Is M304 BUF safe to buy?

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