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YC51 DLK

2001 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37 mi
Last recorded37 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 DLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 37 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 31,638 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 29,534 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 29,534 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 27,477 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 27,477 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,782 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,261 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 26,261 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 25,160 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 24,078 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 23,328 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 22,044 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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YC51 DLK is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC51 DLK, 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 YC51 DLK registered?

YC51 DLK is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is YC51 DLK safe to buy?

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