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M163 KDG

1995 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,756 mi
Last recorded51,756 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Suzuki GS50027,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 KDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,756 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,599 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 51,599 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,938 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 50,893 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 49,735 miles

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

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

front tyre perished and worn uneven

o/s/f fork stanction damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2011 46,670 miles

Front Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 46,670 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 43,630 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,784 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 36,494 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 36,494 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 34,509 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 34,509 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 31,442 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,442 miles

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

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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M163 KDG is a 1995 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 27,403 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 M163 KDG, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M163 KDG is a 1995 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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