MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and dry (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and dry (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake locking device missing brake arm (3.2.A1e)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil front fork seal is leaking (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive drive chain is very dry and wearing (6.2.1e)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect front suspension is very soft and spongey (2.3.6c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit the front tyre is worn low and perishing in the tread area (4.1.3(ii))
advise + the rear brake is noisey on application
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
main beam pass switch not working
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
main beam pass switch not working
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nail in rear tyre
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X978 WCH is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 X978 WCH, 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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X978 WCH is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 27 November 2000.
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