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Y165 FDV

2001 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,107 mi
Last recorded30,107 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 FDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2014 30,107 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,645 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 29,639 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,465 miles

front engine mounting cracked

play in rear suspension lower link front bush

Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,277 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,780 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear brake slightly binding

Fail 7 Apr 2009 20,780 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Mar 2008 17,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 12,647 miles

front brake slightley binding

Pass 10 Apr 2006 9,890 miles

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

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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Y165 FDV is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y165 FDV, 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 Y165 FDV registered?

Y165 FDV is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y165 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y165 FDV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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