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W823 OSA

2000 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,238 mi
Last recorded29,238 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 OSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 29,238 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 27,483 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 27,483 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,403 miles

n/s/r brake light in-op

Fail 29 Jul 2014 27,400 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

n/s/r brake light in-op

Pass 13 Apr 2013 27,139 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,565 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,175 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,770 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 25,747 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 25,359 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 25,349 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,490 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 24,474 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 23,339 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 2,339 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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 OSA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W823 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

W823 OSA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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