MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,351 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))
Drive chain slightly worn
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Drive chain slightly 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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Y479 JPM is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow 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 Y479 JPM, 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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Y479 JPM is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 19 March 2001.
Is Y479 JPM safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y479 JPM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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