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K268 VTT

1993 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,417 mi
Last recorded61,417 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK268 VTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2010 61,417 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain & sprockets wearing

front brake disc corroded

pedal pivets wearing

rear swing arm starting to get corroded

slight damage to rear swinging arm

Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,279 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front & rear discs corroded

rear swing arm starting to get corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,891 miles

frame starting to get corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2008 57,889 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

frame starting to get corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,939 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 54,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 52,888 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Oct 2006 52,888 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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K268 VTT is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 28,283 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 K268 VTT, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K268 VTT registered?

K268 VTT is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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