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W988 GSA

2000 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,121 mi
Last recorded36,121 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 GSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 36,121 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,788 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,407 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,643 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 33,643 miles

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

rear back brake tie bar has no split pin

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,630 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front tyre has slight cracking to the sidewalls

Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,044 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,175 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 30,565 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 29,710 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,102 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,098 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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W988 GSA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W988 GSA, 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 W988 GSA registered?

W988 GSA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W988 GSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W988 GSA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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