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J887 KAM

1992 Suzuki GS500

Purple Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,724 mi
Last recorded32,724 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Suzuki GS50030,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ887 KAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 32,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 32,639 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 32,080 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 31,078 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 30,097 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 28,066 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 28,048 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rear tyre on backwards (5.2.3 (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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J887 KAM is a 1992 Suzuki GS500 in Purple with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J887 KAM, 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 J887 KAM registered?

J887 KAM is a 1992 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J887 KAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J887 KAM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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