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X497 ERA

2000 Suzuki GS500E

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,263 mi
Last recorded26,263 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS500E24,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 ERA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500E
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 26,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 25,689 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 25,689 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 25,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 22,719 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 22,719 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,056 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 21,689 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,725 miles

slight leak l/h fork leg

Pass 21 Oct 2006 16,896 miles

rear light lens fitted upside down!!

Fail 21 Oct 2006 16,896 miles

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.

77.2%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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