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X437 CHB

2000 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,743 mi
Last recorded27,743 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX437 CHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 27,743 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 21,787 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 19,406 miles

Slight bind on rear wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2018 18,780 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 18,780 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 18,450 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 18,450 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 11 Mar 2016
Fail 11 Mar 2015

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014
Pass 11 Apr 2012
Fail 11 Apr 2012

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,932 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2010 14,932 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2009

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009
Pass 13 Sep 2008 11,582 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 8,086 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 7,609 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 7,609 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 7,609 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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X437 CHB is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X437 CHB, 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 X437 CHB registered?

X437 CHB is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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