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W981 RLJ

2000 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,410 mi
Last recorded66,410 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 RLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,410 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 66,410 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 66,036 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,036 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 65,681 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 65,681 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,565 miles

lock stop has been repaired by welding

Fail 19 Aug 2011 62,562 miles

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

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

lock stop has been repaired by welding

Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 62,307 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,062 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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W981 RLJ is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W981 RLJ, 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 W981 RLJ registered?

W981 RLJ is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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