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V523 ECH

1999 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,085 mi
Last recorded5,085 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 ECH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 5,085 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Fork Seal Damp (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 4,853 miles

Offside Bar end weight missing

Offside Handle bar slightly bent backwards

Pass 28 Jul 2014 1,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 98,886 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,982 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,100 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 91,519 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,519 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 90,124 miles

slight notch in headbearings

some wear in rear lower suspension bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2007 85,684 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 80,010 miles

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

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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V523 ECH is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V523 ECH, 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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What year was V523 ECH registered?

V523 ECH is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V523 ECH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V523 ECH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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