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J585 OUE

1992 Suzuki GS500

Purple Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,009 mi
Last recorded56,009 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Suzuki GS50030,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ585 OUE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 56,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 54,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 52,960 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 51,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 49,213 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 47,126 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 45,988 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 45,758 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 43,063 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 43,063 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,316 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 36,828 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 34,985 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,530 miles

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

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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J585 OUE is a 1992 Suzuki GS500 in Purple with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J585 OUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J585 OUE registered?

J585 OUE is a 1992 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 24 March 1992.

Is J585 OUE safe to buy?

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