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K283 RWP

1993 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,375 mi
Last recorded28,375 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK283 RWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 28,375 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,825 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 23,818 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,670 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 21,621 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,531 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,936 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 16,936 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

clutch dose not opporate

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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K283 RWP is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K283 RWP, 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 K283 RWP registered?

K283 RWP is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is K283 RWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K283 RWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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