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T847 JBE

1999 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,020 mi
Last recorded44,020 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT847 JBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 44,020 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 44,020 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 43,696 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 43,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 42,909 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,493 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 40,722 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 40,508 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,632 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 33,553 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 30,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,202 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,778 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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T847 JBE is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T847 JBE, 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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T847 JBE is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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