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WR55 LYT

2005 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,982 mi
Last recorded22,982 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 LYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 22,982 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 22,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Brake lever insecure handlebar clamp loose (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,890 miles

Engine casing cracked on front engine mount

Frame and swing arm corroded

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

Nearside rear side light inop

No mirrors fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2015 22,881 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Engine casing cracked on front engine mount

Frame and swing arm corroded

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

Nearside rear side light inop

No mirrors fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2014 22,869 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre stand corroded.

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

Left rear view mirror missing.

Main frame and rear suspension assy both have heavy surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,563 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

N/s mirror missing.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear suspension linkage rusty.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 22,240 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

L/h mirror broken.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

One rear light bulb out.

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,591 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 19,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 19,272 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Dec 2008 15,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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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WR55 LYT is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 16,280 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 WR55 LYT, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WR55 LYT registered?

WR55 LYT is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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