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K183 JMA

1992 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,747 mi
Last recorded34,747 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Suzuki GS50030,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK183 JMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 34,747 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 34,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,945 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 33,868 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 33,868 miles

Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake slight sticking (3.3.C2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,832 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,807 miles

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

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

Wear On Front Disc

Fail 11 Sep 2012 33,790 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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K183 JMA is a 1992 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K183 JMA, 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 K183 JMA registered?

K183 JMA is a 1992 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 October 1992.

Is K183 JMA safe to buy?

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