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M825 JLJ

1994 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,574 mi
Last recorded41,574 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM825 JLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 41,574 miles

Gearlever loose on splines

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 41,557 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly

Gearlever loose on splines

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 40,539 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 40,531 miles

Brake grabbing severely Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 39,774 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 May 2018 39,774 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 39,207 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

gearlever loose on splines

Fail 18 Mar 2017 39,207 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

gearlever loose on splines

Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,693 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 38,693 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

gear lever loose on spline

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,897 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 33,604 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front mud guard missing

Gear selector pedal insecure

Nearside half bar has slight movement

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

Fail 27 May 2013 33,604 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front mud guard missing

Gear selector pedal insecure

Nearside half bar has slight movement

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,380 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,098 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 25,098 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,704 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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M825 JLJ is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M825 JLJ, 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 M825 JLJ registered?

M825 JLJ is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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