MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket, louder than the original exhaust (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear 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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Y839 XEG is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 Y839 XEG, 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 Y839 XEG registered?
Y839 XEG is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 March 2001.
Is Y839 XEG safe to buy?
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