MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nail in Rear tyre
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V299 JKJ is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V299 JKJ, 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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V299 JKJ is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 8 September 1999.
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