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K994 TKR

1993 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,910 mi
Last recorded24,910 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Suzuki GS50028,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK994 TKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 24,910 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 24,910 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 27,701 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Clutch cable badly frayed

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 27,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch cable badly frayed

Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,636 miles

Chain has tight spot. Choke cable broken.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 19,642 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,642 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 13,848 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 9,978 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 9,781 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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K994 TKR is a 1993 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K994 TKR, 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 K994 TKR registered?

K994 TKR is a 1993 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 19 March 1993.

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