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M873 CHR

1994 Suzuki GS500

Purple Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,601 mi
Last recorded72,601 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM873 CHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 72,601 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 72,598 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Frame cross brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Fork yoke insecure Bolt missing (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine bracket (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp When position lamps on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 71,662 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 71,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At header pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 71,198 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,398 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,398 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,068 miles

one rear possition/stop light is not working

Fail 17 Aug 2010 63,158 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,158 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 61,358 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 61,358 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,870 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 58,276 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 57,671 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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M873 CHR is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Purple with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M873 CHR, 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 M873 CHR registered?

M873 CHR is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 16 August 1994.

Is M873 CHR safe to buy?

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