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V718 LBL

2000 Suzuki GS500E

Yellow Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,717 mi
Last recorded33,717 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS500E24,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 LBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 33,717 miles

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))

Fail 28 May 2023 33,701 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 33,176 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 33,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 31,201 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 31,200 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 30,821 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 30,610 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 30,450 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,515 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,687 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jul 2016 32,687 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2011 31,947 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,886 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 31,886 miles

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))

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,182 miles

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.

77.2%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
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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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