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M740 MCY

1994 Suzuki GS500E

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,073 mi
Last recorded17,073 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS500E27,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 MCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 17,073 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 17,070 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,070 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 17,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,030 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 17,030 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,977 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,000 miles

silencer fitted to vehicle aftermarket type.no markings noise level ok for test,detatchable baffle fitted

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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M740 MCY is a 1994 Suzuki GS500E in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M740 MCY, 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 M740 MCY registered?

M740 MCY is a 1994 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 14 September 1994.

Is M740 MCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M740 MCY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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