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X793 AAN

2000 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,075 mi
Last recorded72,075 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX793 AAN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 72,075 miles

Rear footrest hanger showing corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2021 70,376 miles

corrosion apparent both rear foot peg mounts

rear brake disc heavily grooved inner face

some corrosion heavy in places rear swing arm assembly

Pass 6 Feb 2020 66,475 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlamp beam amended with tape

Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,147 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight pitting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1 pad appears thin (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,424 miles

Rear slight brake bind not registered on brake tester

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

some light corosion

Fail 31 Jan 2018 62,424 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear slight brake bind not registered on brake tester

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

some light corosion

Pass 22 Feb 2017 59,248 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,377 miles

slight tightness to headstock bearings

Fail 13 Feb 2015 50,795 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Feb 2015 50,795 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 45,904 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 45,872 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,579 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 43,579 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 39,557 miles

service clean front brake

Fail 27 Jan 2012 39,557 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

service clean front brake

Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,595 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 29,842 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 24,843 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 24,843 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,999 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 12,246 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 12,246 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 12,230 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Plate brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 7,402 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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X793 AAN is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 23,788 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 X793 AAN, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X793 AAN is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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