MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,342 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
the front engine mount is damaged but the engine is secure
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T397 LGY is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 T397 LGY, 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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T397 LGY is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 July 1999.
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