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X978 WCH

2000 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,999 mi
Last recorded49,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 WCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 49,999 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and dry (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 49,999 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and dry (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake locking device missing brake arm (3.2.A1e)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 49,985 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,265 miles

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,050 miles

advise + the rear brake is noisey on application

Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 3,191 miles

main beam pass switch not working

Fail 5 Apr 2013 3,191 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

main beam pass switch not working

Fail 12 Mar 2012 23,788 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,788 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,115 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 21,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,622 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 16,622 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,843 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 11,843 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 10,538 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,141 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 9,141 miles

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.

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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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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