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Y144 VKX

2001 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,604 mi
Last recorded32,604 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 VKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 32,604 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,498 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 28,960 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 22,162 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,866 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 14,657 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Aug 2008 7,493 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 7,172 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 6,816 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 5,853 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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Y144 VKX is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 Y144 VKX, 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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What year was Y144 VKX registered?

Y144 VKX is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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