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W623 WGO

2000 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

53,971 mi
Last recorded53,971 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW623 WGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 53,971 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 53,933 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 53,933 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,162 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 51,162 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,826 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,608 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 45,608 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,485 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 41,485 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,873 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 36,873 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,286 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 32,286 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,228 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 30,378 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,378 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,778 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 29,778 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 29,130 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,130 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,540 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 27,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,100 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 27,100 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,850 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 22,850 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,865 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 16,865 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 11,489 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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W623 WGO is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 W623 WGO, 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 W623 WGO registered?

W623 WGO is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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