MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
drive chain has tight spots
front engine mounting damaged
front tyre worn uneven
Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
drive chain has tight spots
front engine mounting damaged
front tyre worn uneven
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Centre Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Centre Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
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V457 GVU is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 V457 GVU, 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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V457 GVU is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 November 1999.
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