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K961 WTT

1993 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,311 mi
Last recorded48,311 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK961 WTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 48,311 miles

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,026 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 47,511 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 45,424 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

horn weak

light pitting and scoreing on rear brake disc

some wear in front and rear footpegs

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,429 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

exhaust system modified

Fail 6 Nov 2013 43,429 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

exhaust system modified

Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,322 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 39,924 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 39,924 miles

Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,350 miles

foot break rubbing on exhaust

front left foot peg rubber split

Fail 19 Jul 2010 37,349 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

foot break rubbing on exhaust

front left foot peg rubber split

Pass 25 Jul 2009 36,505 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 Jul 2009 36,493 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 35,976 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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K961 WTT is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K961 WTT, 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 K961 WTT registered?

K961 WTT is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 16 April 1993.

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