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X943 LGV

2000 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,029 mi
Last recorded21,029 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX943 LGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 21,029 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Linkage & swingarm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 20,531 miles

Rear Brake banjo union corroded rear calliper.

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened linkage& swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 19,492 miles

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened suspension linkage & swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake banjo union corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 19,492 miles

Drive chain excessively tight worn unevenly (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front disc warped

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened suspension linkage & swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake banjo union corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 18,497 miles

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 17,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 16,248 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 16,247 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 14,948 miles

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2014 13,780 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 12,891 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 12,300 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2010 11,712 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 11,707 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 10,852 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 9,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 9,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2007 8,605 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 7,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 5,883 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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X943 LGV is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X943 LGV, 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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What year was X943 LGV registered?

X943 LGV is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X943 LGV safe to buy?

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