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Y127 DAA

2001 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,121 mi
Last recorded75,121 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 DAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 75,121 miles

Bolt loose front mudguard mount.

Brake and clutch lever pivots worn.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear swing arm area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wheel bearing slight play.

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Slight excess travel rear brake pedal.

Pass 7 Sep 2024 74,750 miles

Clutch and front brake lever pivots worn.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear frame and swing arm. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Slight excess travel rear brake pedal.

Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose Fork leg cross brace. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 72,044 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,809 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 10,914 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,292 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,746 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,798 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 62,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,454 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,762 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,761 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,787 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 48,787 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,425 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,861 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,942 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 33,675 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,373 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 27,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,257 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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Y127 DAA is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 21,389 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 Y127 DAA, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y127 DAA is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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