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M588 RAU

1994 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11 mi
Last recorded11 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM588 RAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 11 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 43,941 miles

Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 43,941 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 42,471 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 42,471 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,014 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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M588 RAU is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M588 RAU, 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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How do I check the history of M588 RAU?

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What year was M588 RAU registered?

M588 RAU is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 November 1994.

Is M588 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M588 RAU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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