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V400 ACH

2005 Suzuki GS500F

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

29,604 mi
Last recorded29,604 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS500F11,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV400 ACH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500F
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 29,604 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 29,562 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned in rear light (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp not working rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 29,248 miles

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,202 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded front and lower frame (6.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 29,202 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded front and lower frame (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,774 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear swinging arm (6.1.1a)

rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre sidewalls cracking and between tread

Fail 6 Mar 2015 28,316 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear tyre sidewalls cracking and between tread

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,041 miles

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

rear tyre sidewalls cracking and between tread

Pass 9 Mar 2013 25,261 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 25,243 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 23,914 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

slight cracks in front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,914 miles

slight cracks in front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2010 17,187 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 17,187 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 11,799 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 4,857 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500F?

Based on 2,782 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Drive chain excessively loose 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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V400 ACH is a 2005 Suzuki GS500F in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GS500F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 11,631 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 GS500F fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V400 ACH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500F typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki GS500F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V400 ACH is a 2005 Suzuki GS500F, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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