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K891 BEW

1993 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,266 mi
Last recorded26,266 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK891 BEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 26,266 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 25,380 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 25,367 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear disc excessively rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2023 23,325 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 23,316 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 20,923 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 19,052 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 19,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 17,049 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 15,984 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 15,276 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 14,438 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 14,088 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 14,088 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 14,059 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 14,059 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 14,018 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 14,018 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,015 miles

rear brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Aug 2010 14,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 13,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 13,115 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 12,453 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2005 12,435 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2005 12,435 miles

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

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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K891 BEW is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K891 BEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K891 BEW registered?

K891 BEW is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 25 January 1993.

Is K891 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K891 BEW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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