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G61 RSO

2006 Suzuki GS500

Silver Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,630 mi
Last recorded41,630 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GS50015,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG61 RSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,630 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

frame/suspension rusty/rear 0/s n/s indicator lenses faded replace/n/s front indicator TAPEd up replace/0/s rear indicator unit replace

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,070 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

rear no plate disc slightly SMALLER REPLACE/exhaust rusty/

Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,948 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear no.plate SMALLER replace with FULL sized/slight movement front disc MONITOR/

Pass 30 Jul 2011 34,752 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,304 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 33,267 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 33,267 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,391 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 31,391 miles

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,428 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 29,428 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 27,156 miles

Slight brake bind on rear.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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G61 RSO is a 2006 Suzuki GS500 in Silver with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 15,703 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 G61 RSO, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G61 RSO registered?

G61 RSO is a 2006 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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