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L533 HWL

1994 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,467 mi
Last recorded18,467 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL533 HWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 18,467 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 18,433 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,991 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 17,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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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L533 HWL is a 1994 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L533 HWL, 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 L533 HWL registered?

L533 HWL is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 12 January 1994.

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