MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI GS500s year 1994

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Pass percent:70.11%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI GS500 year 1994 passes without issue)

Based on:1,870 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	98
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	37
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	36
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	29
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	24
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	23
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	21
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	20
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	14
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	13
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	13
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	13
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	12
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	10
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	8
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	7
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	6
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	5
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	4
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	4
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	3
Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	3
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	3
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	3
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.7.3c\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.3.3a\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Front Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Front Brake component leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Front Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	2
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	98
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	37
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	36
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	29
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	24
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	23
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	21
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	20
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	18
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	14
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	13
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	13
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	13
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	12
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	10
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	8
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	8
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	7
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Horn is not a constant note \|1.7.3c\|	6
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	5
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	4
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	4
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	3
Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	3
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	3
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	3
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.7.3c\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	3
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.3.3a\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Front Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Front Brake component leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Front Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Horn is not continous or uniform \|1.7.3c\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	2
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI GS500s year 1994

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