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W57 NFG

2000 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,418 mi
Last recorded35,418 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW57 NFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 35,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 30,366 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspect fuel leak

Pass 26 Oct 2022 24,086 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 22,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Throttle does not flick back to idle.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 22,612 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 22,612 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 22,145 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 20,954 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 19,451 miles

Rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 25 May 2016 19,303 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,989 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,920 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 18,916 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 18,853 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,453 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,599 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 17,597 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 16,352 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 16,234 miles

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

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,665 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 10,703 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 7,625 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 6,242 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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W57 NFG is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W57 NFG, 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 W57 NFG registered?

W57 NFG is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W57 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W57 NFG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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