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Y918 RSS

2001 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,497 mi
Last recorded41,497 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 RSS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 41,497 miles

Front chassis has some light corrosion but not to excess

no chain guard

slight oil leak but not excessive

swingarm has some light corrosion but not to excess

Pass 30 Jul 2019 40,759 miles

Rear brake reading low ++borderline pass++

Fail 19 Jun 2019 40,747 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied exhaust impeding travel of pedal (1.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively worn (1.1.1 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,706 miles

Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

exhaust noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,673 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,134 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2016 48,108 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,060 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,857 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

side stand return spring worn not excessive

Fail 29 Mar 2012 37,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

crntre stand slightly stiff

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,008 miles

crntre stand slightly stiff

Pass 26 Feb 2011 31,697 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 31,679 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,972 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 28,972 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,751 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,411 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 28,411 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,274 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 26,261 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2006 18,538 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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Y918 RSS is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y918 RSS, 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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Y918 RSS is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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