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L271 PMD

1994 Suzuki GS500

Orange Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,779 mi
Last recorded97,779 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 PMD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,779 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 97,721 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

N/S handlebar slightly loose

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,613 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 39,613 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,208 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 33,360 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,269 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 May 2006 30,748 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 30,748 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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L271 PMD is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Orange with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L271 PMD, 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 L271 PMD registered?

L271 PMD is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 15 February 1994.

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