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K477 EBD

1993 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,487 mi
Last recorded34,487 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK477 EBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2025 34,487 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Fuel hose leaking fuel tap to carburetors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle identification number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2022 34,218 miles

front brake lever bent

rear swing arm rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2021 33,908 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 33,335 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 32,251 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 31,005 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 30,163 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 30,163 miles

Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,087 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,111 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,112 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,034 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,680 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 15,680 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,748 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,714 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 11,652 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 11,625 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 11,581 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 11,056 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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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K477 EBD is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K477 EBD, 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 K477 EBD registered?

K477 EBD is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 14 June 1993.

Is K477 EBD safe to buy?

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