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J613 KTL

1992 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

37,078 mi
Last recorded37,078 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Suzuki GS50030,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ613 KTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 37,078 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 May 2026 37,076 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 36,105 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))

Fail 30 May 2025 36,105 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))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 34,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 34,034 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 33,815 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front no mudgard

Pass 24 Jun 2017 36,640 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,741 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 31,713 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

crankcase broken at front engine mounting

Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,470 miles

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

front + rear tyres serface cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,465 miles

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

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

front / rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2011 29,465 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

front / rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Apr 2008 28,972 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,972 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,469 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 27,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 27,392 miles

Centre Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 27,107 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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J613 KTL is a 1992 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J613 KTL, 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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J613 KTL is a 1992 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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