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X343 JMW

2000 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,189 mi
Last recorded74,189 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 JMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 74,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Floating disc rivets slight play. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Front wheel bearing slighty rough.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 74,009 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot in chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear can is rotten and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened play in front brake bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre is down to 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Front front wheel bearing slighty rough ?

Front front wheel slighty buckled

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 73,999 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot in chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear can is rotten and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened play in front brake bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre is down to 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Front front wheel bearing slighty rough ?

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 73,821 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 73,720 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 73,111 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in front brake carriers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 73,108 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in front brake carriers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 72,478 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 71,881 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,192 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake brake lever very dry coursing brake operation to be grabby (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 69,191 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick pad on the metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake brake lever very dry coursing brake operation to be grabby (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,143 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,600 miles

Central Front Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively The front lower rear suspension bush in linkage has play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose Chain is loose but also has tight spots (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,799 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,222 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,721 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,693 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,219 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 30,212 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 24,964 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,695 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,266 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 13,317 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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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X343 JMW is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X343 JMW, 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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X343 JMW is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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