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M195 XRV

1995 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,092 mi
Last recorded43,092 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Suzuki GS50027,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM195 XRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 43,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

advised front pads low

advised rear grab rail loose

advised rear tyre low

Fail 10 Jun 2024 43,087 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

advised front pads low

advised rear grab rail loose

advised rear tyre low

Pass 17 Jun 2023 41,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 41,702 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 39,962 miles

advised diffrent bars fitted at time test

advised end can braket

advised exhaust front pipe rusty

advised front tyre worn low

advised rear tyre low tread

Fail 18 May 2022 39,962 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted wrong side off fork (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

advised diffrent bars fitted at time test

advised end can braket

advised exhaust front pipe rusty

advised front tyre worn low

advised rear tyre low tread

Pass 11 Mar 2021 39,936 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 34,690 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 34,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Swing Arm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2017 33,379 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Swing arm corroded (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2017 33,374 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Swing arm corroded (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 28,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 28,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,538 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 21,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 20,519 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,696 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 19,696 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,556 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 17,589 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 17,055 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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M195 XRV is a 1995 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M195 XRV, 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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What year was M195 XRV registered?

M195 XRV is a 1995 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 12 January 1995.

Is M195 XRV safe to buy?

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