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K866 RMR

1993 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,582 mi
Last recorded29,582 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK866 RMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 29,582 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 29,402 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 29,402 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 27,438 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 25,015 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 25,015 miles

Direction indicators not working nearside rear (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,929 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,733 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,991 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,916 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clutch lever has incorrect bolt inserted allowing excessive play

offside mirror glass cracked not allowing full rearward vision and appears loose at its handlebar mounting

Pass 1 Dec 2007 13,112 miles

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

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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K866 RMR is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K866 RMR, 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 K866 RMR registered?

K866 RMR is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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