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M393 DLY

1997 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,146 mi
Last recorded27,146 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GS50026,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM393 DLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,146 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,633 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,558 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,090 miles

rear brake rubbing slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2009 20,090 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,820 miles

fairing mounting bars exposed

front brake disc contaminated with oil following fork seal replacement

front head faring twisted and cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,213 miles

oil contaminated rear tyre

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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M393 DLY is a 1997 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 26,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M393 DLY, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M393 DLY registered?

M393 DLY is a 1997 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is M393 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M393 DLY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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