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X485 UOW

2001 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,880 mi
Last recorded50,880 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 UOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,880 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 50,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 50,809 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 50,809 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,500 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 50,500 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2012 49,962 miles

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

slight play in front caliper slidders

Pass 28 May 2011 49,097 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,011 miles

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

Gear change lever slightly loose.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2009 44,542 miles

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

Gear change lever slightly loose.

N.S.rear lamp bulb not working.

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 42,464 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 42,460 miles

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

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

Gearchange lever slightly loose.

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 39,990 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2007 39,990 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 30,034 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 30,034 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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X485 UOW is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 21,389 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 X485 UOW, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X485 UOW registered?

X485 UOW is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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