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J216 KJX

1992 Suzuki GS500

Purple Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

23,567 mi
Last recorded23,567 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Suzuki GS50030,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ216 KJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 23,567 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 22,558 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 22,527 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 22,351 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 21,786 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 21,770 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 21,029 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 21,029 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,599 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,573 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 20,573 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 20,541 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,541 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,891 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 19,891 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,312 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 19,310 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,064 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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J216 KJX is a 1992 Suzuki GS500 in Purple with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 30,193 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 J216 KJX, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J216 KJX is a 1992 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 March 1992.

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