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Y464 DTV

2001 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,075 mi
Last recorded31,075 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY464 DTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 31,075 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 31,063 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 31,062 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,021 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 30,898 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front brake dragging slightly.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,597 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 30,597 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,597 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,381 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 30,353 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,208 miles

Cut in front tyre

Only 50% of tail light not working

Fail 22 Mar 2014 30,208 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Cut in front tyre

Only 50% of tail light not working

Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,018 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2011 27,434 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,930 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,516 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 14,691 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 14,691 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 14,162 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 14,154 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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Y464 DTV is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y464 DTV, 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 Y464 DTV registered?

Y464 DTV is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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