MOT Status
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37,382 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure grab rail bracket. (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
High idle speed.
Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K278 SUP is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K278 SUP, 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 K278 SUP registered?
K278 SUP is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is K278 SUP safe to buy?
The MOT history for K278 SUP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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