MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,285 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Position lamp switch slightly loose needs pegging to bars (4.2.2 (b))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
gear change lever loose
Front Brake disc contaminated oil on disc (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Position lamp switch slightly loose needs pegging to bars (4.2.2 (b))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
gear change lever loose
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn free play in rear shock mount linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))
Indicator switch insecure needs pegging to bars (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Position lamp switch slightly loose needs pegging to bars (4.2.2 (b))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
rear tyre valve starting to perish
slight corrosion on frame
socks fitted to front shocks
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
corrosion on rear seat frame area
slight corrosion on frame
socks fitted to front shocks absorbers
Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
corrosion on rear seat frame area
slight corrosion on frame
socks fitted to front shocks absorbers
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
slight corrosion on frame
slight corrosion on rear swinging arm
socks fitted to front shock absorbers
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
socks fitted to front shock absorbers
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M490 JOV is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 M490 JOV, 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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M490 JOV is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 21 December 1994.
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