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L337 YDL

1994 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,221 mi
Last recorded50,221 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL337 YDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 50,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in collector (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 48,758 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,715 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fork gaitors slightly wet

Fuel cap seal has slightly perished

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Tank loose

Unable to check fork seals

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,345 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 39,074 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

handlebars slightly deformed

offside steering stop worn

Fail 5 Mar 2014 39,024 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

handlebars slightly deformed

offside steering stop worn

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,940 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake slightly dragging

Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,206 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 33,206 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,489 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Plug in rear tyre.

Rear brake long

Fail 28 Aug 2008 32,489 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Plug in rear tyre.

Rear brake long

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 217,818 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,419 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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L337 YDL is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L337 YDL, 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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L337 YDL is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 21 March 1994.

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