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V593 YTL

1999 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,846 mi
Last recorded32,846 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV593 YTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 32,846 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front engine mount had been repaired and is not considered dangerous

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

Rear Lower section of frame slightly corroded but not considered dangerous

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension linkage is slightly corroded but not considered dangerous

Rear swing arm is slightly corroded but not considered dangerous

Pass 30 Aug 2014 32,836 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

the front engine mount has been repaired

the rear disc is slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2013 28,749 miles

Front engine mount has been repaired

Pass 14 May 2012 28,518 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 12 May 2012 28,473 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

the chain is rusty

Pass 28 May 2011 24,958 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 22,378 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,457 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,699 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 16,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

suspect air in rear braking system.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 15,432 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 14,020 miles

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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V593 YTL is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V593 YTL, 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 V593 YTL registered?

V593 YTL is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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