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X493 UOW

2001 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,478 mi
Last recorded54,478 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 UOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,478 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

rear light lense loose

Fail 13 Jul 2015 54,478 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 54,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,570 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,770 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,871 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,149 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,101 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 27,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,790 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 14,122 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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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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X493 UOW is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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