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HX51 FPY

2001 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,159 mi
Last recorded48,159 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 FPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 48,159 miles

Front 130Kg. Rear 152kg.

Front 2.4mm. 110/70/R17/54H.

Rear Rear 5mm. 130/70/17/62H.

Fail 1 Apr 2017 48,136 miles

Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Front caliper leaking. (3.2.B1e)

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

Front 130Kg. Rear 152kg.

Front 2.4mm. 110/70/R17/54H.

Rear Rear 5mm. 130/70/17/62H.

Fail 17 Sep 2016 48,106 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 46,840 miles

F. 110/7010/54W. 2mm. R. 1.5mm 130/70/17/62P.

Frame corroded around headstock, clean & paint.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,194 miles

2.5mm. 130/70/17/62P.

2mm. 110/70/17.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 45,167 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

2.5mm. 130/70/17/62P.

2mm. 110/70/17.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,271 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 36,794 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,179 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 25,751 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 25,751 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 20,269 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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HX51 FPY is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HX51 FPY, 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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HX51 FPY is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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