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J476 UFL

1992 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,608 mi
Last recorded36,608 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Suzuki GS50030,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ476 UFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 36,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 36,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 36,276 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspect rear brake disc starting to crack

Fail 10 Feb 2018 40,957 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on Tail light bulb out (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 40,265 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn front and rear (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Rear position light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2015 36,330 miles

Front position light not working

front and rear brake discs worn

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 36,330 miles

Front Direction indicators not working both (1.5.1c)

Front position light not working

front and rear brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,729 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 34,096 miles

Headlamp adjuster bolt missing.

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,096 miles

Headlamp adjuster bolt missing.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,070 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,836 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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J476 UFL is a 1992 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J476 UFL, 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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What year was J476 UFL registered?

J476 UFL is a 1992 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 18 June 1992.

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