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HX51 KGG

2001 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,923 mi
Last recorded41,923 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 KGG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 41,923 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 41,923 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Excessive movement in suspension links (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 40,663 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 39,513 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,523 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 38,519 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working tail light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 36,307 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 32,895 miles

Front Engine mount damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2017 32,471 miles

Slight damage front engine casing area of mounting point

Pass 11 May 2015 32,205 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 30,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 30,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,805 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

ignition switch damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2012 24,805 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

ignition switch damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,596 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,312 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

no illumination in speedometer or tacho

rear tyre has been repaired

unable to see front sprocket

Fail 1 Sep 2010 15,309 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

no illumination in speedometer or tacho

rear tyre has been repaired

unable to see front sprocket

Pass 2 Jul 2009 13,745 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,985 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 9,572 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 8,605 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 KGG 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 76.2%.

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 KGG, 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 KGG is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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