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W92 XGC

1999 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,160 mi
Last recorded27,160 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GS50024,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW92 XGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,160 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2012 27,160 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

nearside carb float bowl stained by slight fuel leak

oil leak from the nearside rocker box

the front part of the crankcase has broken away due to rust from the front engine mounting bolt.

unable to see the front sprocket but suspect it to be as worn as the rear one and recommend that the chain and sprockets are replaced at the same time.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 26,154 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 26,154 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,006 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 26,006 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,833 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 25,833 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 16,955 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 3,117 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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W92 XGC is a 1999 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,191 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 W92 XGC, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W92 XGC registered?

W92 XGC is a 1999 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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