MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush SWING ARM (5.3.2 (c))
Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT ROUGHNESS ON ROTATION (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y278 MBW is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y278 MBW, 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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Y278 MBW is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 August 2001.
Is Y278 MBW safe to buy?
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