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L140 VRL

1994 Suzuki GS500E

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,383 mi
Last recorded46,383 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS500E27,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 VRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 46,383 miles

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

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

front fully floating disk slight play

rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 10 Nov 2011 46,366 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

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

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

front fully floating disk slight play

rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 16 Oct 2010 39,305 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 39,305 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 39,188 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 38,602 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?

Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
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L140 VRL is a 1994 Suzuki GS500E 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 GS500E models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 27,012 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 GS500E fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L140 VRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500E typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Suzuki GS500E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L140 VRL registered?

L140 VRL is a 1994 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L140 VRL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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