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L664 OYD

1994 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,217 mi
Last recorded45,217 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS50029,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL664 OYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,217 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 45,217 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 45,217 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,247 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 39,230 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,189 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 36,189 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,172 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 34,992 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 34,992 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 34,981 miles

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

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 37,227 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 34,250 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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L664 OYD 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 53.8%.

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 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 L664 OYD, 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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L664 OYD is a 1994 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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