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Y542 GDW

2001 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

46,630 mi
Last recorded46,630 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 GDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 46,630 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 46,366 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 44,403 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 43,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 43,924 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,931 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 42,931 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,395 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,640 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 May 2017 39,587 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 36,555 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 36,587 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 May 2015 31,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Slight wheaping from battery (suspect over filled).

Fail 29 May 2015 31,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Slight wheaping from battery (suspect over filled).

Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,592 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,245 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 27,550 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,489 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 26,489 miles

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

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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Y542 GDW is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y542 GDW, 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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Y542 GDW is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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