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W703 UBY

2000 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,783 mi
Last recorded57,783 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW703 UBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,783 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 57,783 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,585 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 50,565 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 50,565 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 49,838 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,589 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 39,589 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 29,491 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,491 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 19,702 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 19,702 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 9,470 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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W703 UBY is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W703 UBY, 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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W703 UBY is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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