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V651 EHW

1999 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,251 mi
Last recorded94,251 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV651 EHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 94,251 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front pipes corroded

riders foot rest rubber worn

Pass 12 Feb 2025 91,387 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 91,387 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 90,642 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 90,275 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 88,381 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,380 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 88,315 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,819 miles

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

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

disc play in buttons

Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,336 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 45,336 miles

Inner Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 37,381 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front disc rivets slightly worn

Fail 29 May 2008 37,294 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front disc rivets slightly worn

Pass 29 May 2007 29,693 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 21,999 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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V651 EHW is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V651 EHW, 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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V651 EHW is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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