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T735 FOD

1999 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

48,133 mi
Last recorded48,133 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT735 FOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 48,133 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 45,307 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 43,469 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 43,469 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 41,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 41,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake component insecure rear brake torque arm mounting bolts locking device missing (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 40,674 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 40,674 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 40,302 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 40,302 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 40,035 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,013 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 40,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,614 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 39,494 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,886 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,635 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,874 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 27,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 25,797 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,539 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,038 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 18,174 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,764 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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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T735 FOD is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T735 FOD, 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 T735 FOD registered?

T735 FOD is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is T735 FOD safe to buy?

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