MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))
one rear light not working
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))
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))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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L261 NGW is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 18 January 1994.
Is L261 NGW safe to buy?
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