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K424 HBE

1993 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,408 mi
Last recorded22,408 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK424 HBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 22,408 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 22,408 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jul 2014 22,378 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 22,378 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,344 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 22,344 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,265 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 22,265 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,214 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 22,214 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2010 22,120 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 22,036 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,876 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,216 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 21,214 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 15,622 miles

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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K424 HBE is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K424 HBE, 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 K424 HBE registered?

K424 HBE is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K424 HBE safe to buy?

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