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T781 MNT

1999 Suzuki GS500

Orange Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,351 mi
Last recorded51,351 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT781 MNT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 51,351 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp unit slightly insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2023 51,252 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 51,247 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 50,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 50,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 49,883 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,467 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 49,463 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 49,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,837 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,310 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,571 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,834 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,826 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 45,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 43,137 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,438 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,870 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,133 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 May 2006 27,740 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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T781 MNT is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Orange with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T781 MNT, 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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T781 MNT is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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