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L132 ETA

1994 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,699 mi
Last recorded38,699 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL132 ETA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 38,699 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

both tyres badly perished

Fail 2 Apr 2016 38,699 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

both tyres badly perished

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,699 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 38,699 miles

Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,125 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 33,305 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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L132 ETA is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L132 ETA, 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 L132 ETA registered?

L132 ETA is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 14 June 1994.

Is L132 ETA safe to buy?

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