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L395 WLM

1994 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

62,987 mi
Last recorded62,987 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL395 WLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 62,987 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 62,984 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 62,878 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

bind on front brake

Fail 14 May 2009 61,473 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 61,473 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 20 May 2008 61,359 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

lights covered over

no plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,984 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 55,962 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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L395 WLM is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 L395 WLM, 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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L395 WLM is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 8 March 1994.

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