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M490 JOV

1994 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,285 mi
Last recorded31,285 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 JOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 31,285 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 31,278 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 31,278 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 31,274 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,788 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,025 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 30,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,437 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

socks fitted to front shock absorbers

Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,192 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,591 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 22,577 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,260 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,694 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,107 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 17,637 miles

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.

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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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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