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L512 NRB

1994 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,743 mi
Last recorded33,743 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 NRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,743 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Sep 2015 33,743 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,413 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 30,685 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Clutch cable stiff in operation.

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2006 19,202 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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L512 NRB is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L512 NRB, 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 L512 NRB registered?

L512 NRB is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L512 NRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L512 NRB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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