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Y472 HKE

2001 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,628 mi
Last recorded31,628 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 HKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 31,628 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 30,176 miles

Indicator lenses faded.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 30,174 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Indicator lenses faded.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,603 miles

Front caliper anti rattle clips missing.

Rear caliper anti rattle clips missing.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,329 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 20,411 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 17,405 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,814 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 16,814 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2011 36,328 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

mounting rubber missing from fuel tank.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 36,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

fuel tank front m ounting rubber missing.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,115 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 31,076 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,663 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,510 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,130 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 23,898 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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Y472 HKE is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y472 HKE, 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 Y472 HKE registered?

Y472 HKE is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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