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J328 VLS

1992 Suzuki GS500

Orange Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

36,947 mi
Last recorded36,947 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Suzuki GS50030,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ328 VLS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 36,947 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 36,925 miles

Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 35,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 35,539 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 35,539 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,024 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front engine mount slight deteriorated

Offside Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2015 33,331 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 28,301 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 28,271 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 28,271 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,217 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,120 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,663 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 28,643 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 28,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 22,779 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 22,779 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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J328 VLS is a 1992 Suzuki GS500 in Orange with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J328 VLS, 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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J328 VLS is a 1992 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 28 May 1992.

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