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M880 CAM

1994 Suzuki GS500E

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,889 mi
Last recorded72,889 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Suzuki GS500E27,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM880 CAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 72,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 71,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

gear change lever loose

Pass 22 Apr 2024 68,841 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 68,820 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 67,406 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm / tourqe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front engine mounting has been repaired

Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,198 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 67,198 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front disc warped (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 66,638 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 66,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 65,007 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 65,007 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 63,859 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 63,859 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,668 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 61,531 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,523 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,480 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,199 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,682 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,138 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,734 miles

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

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

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

front engine mount lug corroded

Pass 19 May 2007 52,205 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 52,123 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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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M880 CAM is a 1994 Suzuki GS500E in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M880 CAM, 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 M880 CAM registered?

M880 CAM is a 1994 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M880 CAM safe to buy?

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