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OV55 ZYC

2005 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,892 mi
Last recorded37,892 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 ZYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 37,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear tyre perishing

chain guard missing

front mudguard missing

Fail 20 Apr 2022 37,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre perishing

chain guard missing

front mudguard missing

Pass 8 Dec 2020 37,508 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 2 Dec 2020 37,508 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 17 Aug 2019 37,132 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 36,326 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 33,419 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 30,224 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 30,224 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 27,311 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,924 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 21,456 miles

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Pass 10 May 2012 20,437 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 19,011 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,131 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?

Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,009
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,184
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 915
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 875
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 515
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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OV55 ZYC is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 16,280 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 GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV55 ZYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV55 ZYC registered?

OV55 ZYC is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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