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L252 ORE

1994 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,607 mi
Last recorded4,607 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 ORE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 4,607 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 4,605 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light frame corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2023 4,212 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only one bulb working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All brake line banjo fittings made of alloy may suffer with corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2023 4,212 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only one bulb working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All brake line banjo fittings made of alloy may suffer with corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2023 4,210 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All brake line banjo fittings made of alloy may suffer with corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2022 37,229 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 37,185 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 37,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 30,649 miles

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

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

slight splits on front tyre wall

throttle operation slightly sticky but closes

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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L252 ORE is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L252 ORE, 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 L252 ORE registered?

L252 ORE is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 July 1994.

Is L252 ORE safe to buy?

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