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X243 RJW

2000 Suzuki GS500

Silver Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

244 mi
Last recorded244 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX243 RJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 244 miles

rear tyre has slight cracking of the sidewalls

Fail 8 Apr 2020 244 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dimmer than position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released via front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

rear tyre has slight cracking of the sidewalls

Pass 4 Aug 2018 34,984 miles

Drive chain tight

Minor oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2017 34,397 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 31,633 miles

1 x Rear position lamp u/s

Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,322 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,685 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 28,685 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,489 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,868 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,256 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 24,256 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2010 24,233 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 20,122 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 17,515 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 13,897 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 13,897 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))

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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X243 RJW is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Silver with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X243 RJW, 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 X243 RJW registered?

X243 RJW is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 27 December 2000.

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