1992 Suzuki GS500E 0.5L Petrol · J848 FTU
1992 Suzuki GS500E (0.5L, petrol). First registered 04/03/1992. Recorded mileage 17,684 miles. MOT valid until 21/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GS500E
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 487cc
J848 FTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 17,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J848 FTU Mileage History
- 17/06/202317,063 mi
- 16/08/202417,519 mi+456 mi
- 27/08/202517,673 mi+154 mi
- 01/09/202517,981 mi+308 mi
- 22/12/202517,684 mi-297 mi
Average of roughly 247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J848 FTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Suzuki Gs500E (J848 FTU) between June 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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