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T264 SBJ

1999 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,269 mi
Last recorded50,269 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT264 SBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 50,269 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 50,269 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 49,973 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 49,801 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 49,801 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,264 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 49,263 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Silencer is blowing suggest weld or replacement (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Recommend changing (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight cracking due to age recommend changing (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,257 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,821 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 47,820 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,562 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,900 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,629 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,323 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 15,330 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 13,004 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 12,900 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 10,131 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 9,740 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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T264 SBJ is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T264 SBJ, 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 T264 SBJ registered?

T264 SBJ is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T264 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T264 SBJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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