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X884 XUM

2000 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,261 mi
Last recorded43,261 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX884 XUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 43,261 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 43,256 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 42,094 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake lever pivot worn

Fail 4 May 2022 42,093 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Stop lamp not working control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

front brake lever pivot worn

Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 40,552 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 36,618 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 36,612 miles

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

Rear Suspension damaged and seriously weakened linkage on rear shock no bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front a lot of travel on front brake poor

Rear a lot of travel on rear brake poor

Rear tyre near limit

Pass 2 Oct 2017 29,257 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,718 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,779 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,714 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 24,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

handle bars bent

Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,789 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,615 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 22,609 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2010 21,277 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

nearside handlebar slightly bent

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,161 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 11,693 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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X884 XUM is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X884 XUM, 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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X884 XUM is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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