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W771 EWU

2000 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,524 mi
Last recorded29,524 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW771 EWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 29,524 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 28,944 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 28,944 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 29,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 29,188 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 28,300 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,476 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 23,557 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 21,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,172 miles

drive chain dry

Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,885 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

drive chain dry advise oil or similar

Pass 6 May 2011 15,328 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 12,558 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 12,549 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2009 10,879 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,755 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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W771 EWU is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W771 EWU, 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 W771 EWU registered?

W771 EWU is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W771 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W771 EWU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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