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M520 YCL

1995 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,637 mi
Last recorded28,637 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1995 Suzuki GS50027,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 YCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 28,637 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 27,244 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 27,244 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 25,555 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 25,555 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 24,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 21,672 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 21,436 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 21,436 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 20,857 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,857 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 18,961 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 18,365 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,870 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 17,870 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,149 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,620 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 16,620 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2005 16,189 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 16,189 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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M520 YCL is a 1995 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M520 YCL, 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 M520 YCL registered?

M520 YCL is a 1995 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is M520 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M520 YCL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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