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M541 XBK

1994 Suzuki GS500E

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,594 mi
Last recorded32,594 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS500E27,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM541 XBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 32,594 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 32,449 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 32,440 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2021 32,346 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 32,337 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 32,328 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 May 2017 32,262 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 32,262 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2016 31,862 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,802 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Aug 2013 28,776 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,776 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,919 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,019 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,777 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 23,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,808 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 20,792 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 20,287 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?

Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
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M541 XBK is a 1994 Suzuki GS500E in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki GS500E models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 27,012 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 GS500E fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M541 XBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500E typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Suzuki GS500E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M541 XBK registered?

M541 XBK is a 1994 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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