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M246 BBY

1995 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,586 mi
Last recorded30,586 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Suzuki GS50027,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 BBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 30,586 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 30,479 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 30,291 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 30,291 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 30,262 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 30,157 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 30,157 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear wheel spindal nut (6.2.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 30,152 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system all (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear suspension component loose rear brake torque reaction bar no split pin fitted (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,993 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front floating disc. has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2013 29,904 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,716 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 29,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 29,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 28,723 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,184 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 234,231 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 23,423 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,237 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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M246 BBY is a 1995 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M246 BBY, 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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M246 BBY is a 1995 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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