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W496 SMR

2000 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,579 mi
Last recorded39,579 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 SMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,579 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 39,579 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,408 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 39,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 39,230 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 39,230 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

no split pin in torque arm at rear

Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,359 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 38,539 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,944 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 37,944 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,291 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,038 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,720 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,678 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,129 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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W496 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 23,788 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 W496 SMR, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W496 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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