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M514 JOV

1994 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

29,729 mi
Last recorded29,729 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM514 JOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 29,729 miles

1x main stand bolt loose

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 May 2017 28,951 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 28,439 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 28,439 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,422 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 May 2015 27,400 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 May 2014 26,506 miles

front tyre starting to crack on sidewalls+cut across tread

Fail 30 May 2014 26,506 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

front tyre starting to crack on sidewalls+cut across tread

Pass 15 Jun 2013 25,545 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 25,505 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 24,018 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 24,018 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 22,113 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 22,113 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,384 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 20,311 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 18,633 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 18,588 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,106 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 16,106 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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M514 JOV is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M514 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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M514 JOV is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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