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M880 MVR

1994 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,360 mi
Last recorded58,360 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM880 MVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

High beam warning light on when dip beam is operated.

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

Swing arm and main frame rusty.

head lamp mask fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2019 58,349 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen After market headlamps fitted with no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Front and rear brake discs worn

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

Rear tyre nearing minimum limit, and starting to perish

Swing arm corroded/badly rusting

Pass 26 May 2018 58,274 miles

Drive chain dry.

Front brake slightly binding.

Front disc scored.

Front fork stanchions pitted.

Front headlight lens cracked.

Front lever slightly bent.

Front master brake fluid level nearing minimum limit.

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

L/H riders footrest worn.

One rear sprocket nut close to swing arm(advise attention)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear disc scored.

Rear tyre starting to crack.

Swing arm rusty.

Fail 25 May 2018 58,270 miles

Direction indicator not working L/H rear indicator. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working L/H front position. (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Front brake light switch intermittent. (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain dry.

Front brake slightly binding.

Front disc scored.

Front fork stanchions pitted.

Front headlight lens cracked.

Front lever slightly bent.

Front master brake fluid level nearing minimum limit.

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

L/H riders footrest worn.

One rear sprocket nut close to swing arm(advise attention)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear disc scored.

Rear tyre starting to crack.

Swing arm rusty.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 58,146 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front fork stanchions pitted.

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired Lens cracked. (1.2.3a)

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

Screen cracked.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,714 miles

ignition barrel worn

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

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

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 56,714 miles

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

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

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

ignition barrel worn

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,836 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 48,836 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 40,757 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 34,266 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 29,437 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 29,437 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,663 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 28,663 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 27,370 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,998 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,390 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 12,137 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 10,035 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

one front side lamp not working

signs of front brake fluid spillage

Fail 5 Nov 2005 10,011 miles

Centre All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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M880 MVR is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 M880 MVR, 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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M880 MVR is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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