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Y469 AAB

2001 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

28,231 mi
Last recorded28,231 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY469 AAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 28,231 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 28,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Jun 2023 27,367 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 25,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 21,643 miles

Front Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front front tyre showing cracks in-between tread .

Offside Rear position light not working on rear offside.nearside rear working fine

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 21,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front front tyre showing cracks in-between tread .

Offside Rear position light not working on rear offside.nearside rear working fine

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 20,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine casing offside

Fail 6 Sep 2019 20,698 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine casing offside

Pass 5 Sep 2018 19,230 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 19,228 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 17,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 16,221 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 14,029 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 14,029 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,476 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 11,277 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

brake lever slightly damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2012 11,277 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

brake lever slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 7,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 5,981 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 4,955 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 4,156 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 3,231 miles

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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Y469 AAB is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y469 AAB, 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 Y469 AAB registered?

Y469 AAB is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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