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Y846 UHR

2001 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,102 mi
Last recorded41,102 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 UHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 41,102 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rubber repair compound between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reduced tread on outer tred rubber repair compound

Fail 2 May 2026 41,102 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rubber repair compound between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reduced tread on outer tred rubber repair compound

Pass 15 May 2025 38,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 34,734 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 31,477 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 28,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 25,378 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 22,867 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 May 2019 19,653 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 May 2018 15,953 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 15,765 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 15,750 miles

Fuel system component leaking carbs lecking from float bows (7.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 15,718 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 15,460 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 15,338 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 15,338 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 14,578 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 14,574 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,691 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 12,470 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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Y846 UHR 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 80%.

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 Y846 UHR, 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 Y846 UHR registered?

Y846 UHR is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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