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M378 PTF

1995 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,779 mi
Last recorded27,779 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Suzuki GS50027,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM378 PTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 27,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 27,773 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 27,725 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 27,531 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 27,463 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear tyre has slight sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2020 27,315 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 27,315 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 27,305 miles

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

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened banjo (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 27,248 miles

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

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened banjo connection (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 27,248 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Banjo connection (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 26,903 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front tyre has slight cracking between treads

Front tyre has slight sidewall cracking

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock absorber spring (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear tyre has slight sidewall cracking

Fail 30 May 2017 26,903 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front tyre has slight cracking between treads

Front tyre has slight sidewall cracking

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock absorber spring (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear tyre has slight sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,768 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear shock (2.4.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 26,768 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear shock (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 26,516 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 26,122 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 26,122 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 25,620 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 25,616 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 24,920 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,282 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 24,282 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 23,566 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,064 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,648 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,035 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,546 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 21,546 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2005 21,004 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 21,004 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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M378 PTF is a 1995 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M378 PTF, 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 M378 PTF registered?

M378 PTF is a 1995 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 February 1995.

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