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Y813 HWE

2001 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,150 mi
Last recorded24,150 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 HWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 24,150 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 23,143 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 23,584 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 23,559 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 21,719 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 8 Aug 2023 21,718 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2022 21,702 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 21,437 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 21,430 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 21,421 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,356 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 21,350 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 20,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,201 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 20,201 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,107 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,748 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 18,223 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 13,333 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 7,449 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 6,871 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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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Y813 HWE is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y813 HWE, 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 Y813 HWE registered?

Y813 HWE is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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