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T751 BSS

1999 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

47,305 mi
Last recorded47,305 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT751 BSS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,305 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 46,987 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 46,918 miles

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 46,733 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside hand grip loose

Fail 4 Jun 2020 46,733 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

nearside hand grip loose

Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,547 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,342 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,080 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 45,236 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 45,236 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 43,905 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 43,905 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 40,785 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,785 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 40,785 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

rear brake reaction bar corroded

seat slight insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,205 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 39,187 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

headlight flash not working

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,547 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 37,547 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,709 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front engine mount broken.

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,709 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front engine mount broken.

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,902 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 31,902 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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T751 BSS is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 T751 BSS, 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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T751 BSS is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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