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W552 KJL

2000 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,761 mi
Last recorded60,761 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 KJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 60,761 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 60,761 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working Front brake. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 56,821 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 55,067 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 52,497 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 52,497 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 48,517 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 48,517 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 46,433 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 46,433 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 43,305 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 43,305 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,517 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,422 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 30,422 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 May 2010 18,951 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,423 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,416 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 17,413 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 15,216 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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W552 KJL is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W552 KJL, 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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What year was W552 KJL registered?

W552 KJL is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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