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Y564 JAW

2001 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,133 mi
Last recorded23,133 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY564 JAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 23,133 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 23,073 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 18,694 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 17,563 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear brake slightly sticking

Fail 1 Jun 2016 17,563 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,224 miles

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

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

only 1 of the 2 rear position lames is working

Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,570 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 16,569 miles

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

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

50% of rear side light and stop light not working

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 15,112 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 14,012 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,717 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 13,717 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 9,719 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 8,520 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 8,520 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 6,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 5,312 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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Y564 JAW is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y564 JAW, 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 Y564 JAW registered?

Y564 JAW is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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