MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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))
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))
front engine mounting cracked
play in rear suspension lower link front bush
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
rear brake slightly binding
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
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))
front brake slightley binding
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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