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M62 NJM

1994 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,268 mi
Last recorded48,268 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM62 NJM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 48,268 miles

Repair work from a earlier test failure by another station has been undertaken by owners mechanic

Fail 6 May 2025 48,268 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high Needs adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Repair work from a earlier test failure by another station has been undertaken by owners mechanic

Fail 28 Apr 2025 48,256 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear torque arm slighty loose

Pass 24 Jun 2020 48,243 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 48,149 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 47,205 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,372 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,878 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 41,916 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,423 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,198 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 37,195 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,319 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 9 Sep 2011 33,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 29,269 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,177 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 28,177 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,197 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 27,190 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 25,809 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 25,774 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 25,660 miles

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

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

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

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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M62 NJM is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M62 NJM, 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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What year was M62 NJM registered?

M62 NJM is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M62 NJM safe to buy?

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