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W799 HOB

2000 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,550 mi
Last recorded32,550 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW799 HOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,550 miles

One rear brake caliper piston is seized and not working, although the brake is working efficiently and not binding on. The brake disc is being slightly pulled to one side. There is no MOT clause for refusal but this needs to be rectified.

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 32,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

One rear brake caliper piston is seized and not working, although the brake is working efficiently and not binding on. The brake disc is being slightly pulled to one side. There is no MOT clause for refusal but this needs to be rectified.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,021 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 27,021 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,792 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes slightly worn

gearshift bush worn

Fail 3 Mar 2012 21,783 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

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

gearshift buh warn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 18,447 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 18,447 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 15,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,560 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,378 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 14,086 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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W799 HOB is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W799 HOB, 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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W799 HOB is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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