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S776 TBU

1999 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,377 mi
Last recorded28,377 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS776 TBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 28,377 miles

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 28,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,375 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,063 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 20,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,072 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 25 Apr 2014 102,161 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 2,639 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 2,614 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 2,401 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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S776 TBU is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,191 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 S776 TBU, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S776 TBU registered?

S776 TBU is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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