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T469 EFJ

1999 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,960 mi
Last recorded34,960 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT469 EFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 34,960 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,938 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,049 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,423 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,330 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 31,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,051 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 28,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 27,026 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 27,023 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,147 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,664 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,499 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,782 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,266 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 11,653 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 11,653 miles

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

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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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T469 EFJ is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T469 EFJ, 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 T469 EFJ registered?

T469 EFJ is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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