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M829 VEV

1994 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,768 mi
Last recorded37,768 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM829 VEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

centre stand / main stand not returning. stiff on pivot points.

rear disc rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2014 37,753 miles

Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

centre stand / main stand not returning. stiff on pivot points.

drive chain slightly rusty

rear disc rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

the front tyre is very slightly cracking

the rear brake disc is slightly rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,816 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

the rear disk is slightly rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2010 36,127 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 31,870 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 31,856 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,221 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,067 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 17,756 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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M829 VEV is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M829 VEV, 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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M829 VEV is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 18 October 1994.

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