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K958 AVU

1993 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

44,388 mi
Last recorded44,388 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK958 AVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 44,388 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Gear lever is loose

One tail light bulb not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 44,327 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Gear lever is loose

One tail light bulb not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 38,767 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 38,767 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 38,749 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

tyre presure's low

Fail 14 Jun 2008 38,557 miles

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 35,829 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,829 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 35,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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K958 AVU is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K958 AVU, 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 K958 AVU registered?

K958 AVU is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 25 May 1993.

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