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W93 FON

2000 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,482 mi
Last recorded21,482 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW93 FON
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 21,482 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 21,482 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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 Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 15,834 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,834 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 11,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 10,357 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 10,350 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,665 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 9,002 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 9,002 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 8,330 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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W93 FON is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W93 FON, 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 W93 FON registered?

W93 FON is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W93 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for W93 FON shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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