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W823 DAX

2000 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,590 mi
Last recorded22,590 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 DAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 22,590 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing/cracking and close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 22,590 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling handling. (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering steering. (2.4 (a))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing/cracking and close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 20,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 20,483 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 18,107 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 18,059 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 17,993 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 17,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 17,483 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,271 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 16,994 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 16,892 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,246 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,193 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,939 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,616 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,239 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 14,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,803 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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W823 DAX is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W823 DAX, 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 W823 DAX registered?

W823 DAX is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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