MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,717 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front brake fluid level low
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly tight. (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded Slight pitting to fork stanchion. (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Forks slightly corroded Slight pitting to fork stanchion. (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring to rear disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Front tyre has slight cracking on sidewall.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting rear disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose Chain requires adjustment to correct freeplay (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Early signs of seal failure, slight oil residue (2.3.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread wear is getting close to 1mm limit front and rear (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose Chain requires adjustment to correct freeplay (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Early signs of seal failure, slight oil residue (2.3.3)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing Missing reflector fitted (1.4.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread wear is getting close to 1mm limit front and rear (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?
Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.
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V718 LBL is a 2000 Suzuki GS500E in Yellow with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2000 Suzuki GS500E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 24,224 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 GS500E fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V718 LBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS500E typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki GS500E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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V718 LBL is a 2000 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 11 February 2000.
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