MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
rear light lense loose
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
rear light lense loose
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Inner Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
engine burning oil
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
rigth hand handle possible bent/wear in clucth pivot/left hand twist grip slightly losse
Oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X493 UOW is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 X493 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 X493 UOW registered?
X493 UOW is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 January 2001.
Is X493 UOW safe to buy?
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