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YJ51 HNK

2001 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,449 mi
Last recorded53,449 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 HNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,449 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,245 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 51,638 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 51,056 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 51,056 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 50,982 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain and sprockets worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Top of both fork legs (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 47,895 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 47,895 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 45,991 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,211 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 41,392 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,392 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,271 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Sep 2010 40,260 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,449 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

bolt missing out of front mud gaurd

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,348 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2007 26,244 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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YJ51 HNK is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YJ51 HNK, 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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YJ51 HNK is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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