MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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))
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))
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)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
slight play in front caliper slidders
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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)
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)
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)
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))
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is X485 UOW safe to buy?
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