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T450 JDT

1999 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,639 mi
Last recorded44,639 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT450 JDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 44,639 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 44,639 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 44,631 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Dec 2016 43,150 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 Nov 2016 43,146 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded subframe (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,177 miles

drivechain worn

rear suspension linkage bearings worn

Fail 19 Aug 2014 37,177 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

drivechain worn

rear suspension linkage bearings worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,070 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 30,648 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 30,645 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,778 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 28,778 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 26,641 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,641 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,117 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,856 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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T450 JDT is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T450 JDT, 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 T450 JDT registered?

T450 JDT is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T450 JDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T450 JDT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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