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K720 BMS

1993 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,984 mi
Last recorded43,984 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK720 BMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,984 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,799 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 35,712 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,047 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,047 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 33,009 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,326 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 19 Apr 2005 31,176 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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K720 BMS is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K720 BMS, 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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K720 BMS is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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