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T909 ALJ

1999 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,748 mi
Last recorded59,748 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT909 ALJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 59,748 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 59,748 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,223 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 57,126 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 57,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,066 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 51,241 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Gear lever worn and slightly loose

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,241 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Gear lever worn and slightly loose

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,695 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Slight oil leak from camchain tensioner system

Slight oil leak from offside engine casing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,171 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 45,171 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,069 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,453 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 41,453 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,509 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,830 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 31,830 miles

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

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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T909 ALJ is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Red 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 T909 ALJ, 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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T909 ALJ is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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