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L261 NGW

1994 Suzuki GS500

Purple Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,030 mi
Last recorded48,030 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 NGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

one rear light not working

Fail 17 Sep 2020 47,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 47,144 miles

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

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2014 46,723 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 46,723 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,699 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,572 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Sep 2011 42,857 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2010 37,902 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,765 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,787 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 33,499 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,499 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 32,988 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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L261 NGW is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Purple with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L261 NGW, 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 L261 NGW registered?

L261 NGW is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L261 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L261 NGW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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