MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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M195 XRV is a 1995 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 12 January 1995.
Is M195 XRV safe to buy?
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