MOT Status
ValidMileage
26,263 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock linkages (2.4.A2a(i))
engine caseing damaged front engine mount
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background carbon fibre characters (6.3.2a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released rear brake light switch (1.3.1e)
Front mudguard loose but secure at time of test bolts loose
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock linkages (2.4.A2a(i))
engine caseing damaged front engine mount
seat loose but secure at time of test
Engine idle speed increases slightly on full lock
Headlamp beam kick-up to offside. Masked over for test
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Suspect front brake caliper / wheel not 'seated' correctly causing caliper to slightly foul disc surface
slight leak l/h fork leg
rear light lens fitted upside down!!
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
rear light lens fitted upside down!!
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500E?
Based on 2,277 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X497 ERA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500E in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2000 Suzuki GS500E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 24,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Suzuki GS500E fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X497 ERA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS500E typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki GS500E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was X497 ERA registered?
X497 ERA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500E, first registered on 12 December 2000.
Is X497 ERA safe to buy?
The MOT history for X497 ERA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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