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L113 XTN

1994 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,616 mi
Last recorded7,616 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL113 XTN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 7,616 miles

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened General light corrosion around rear suspension/shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Top box slightly insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2024 7,557 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 7,521 miles

Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 7,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Collector box leaking and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 6,470 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 6,123 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 5,684 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 5,670 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both front (2.3.3)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. both front fork stations pitted (2.3.1)

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

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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L113 XTN is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 29,691 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 L113 XTN, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L113 XTN registered?

L113 XTN is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 21 January 1994.

Is L113 XTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L113 XTN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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