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Y793 KBU

2001 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,148 mi
Last recorded13,148 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 KBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 13,148 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,824 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 12,824 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 12,384 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,593 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,965 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 9,965 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 9,310 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 9,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 8,331 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 8,331 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))

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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Y793 KBU is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y793 KBU, 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 Y793 KBU registered?

Y793 KBU is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y793 KBU safe to buy?

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