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MF51 ZKM

2001 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,760 mi
Last recorded31,760 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 ZKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 31,760 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2020 29,393 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 29,069 miles

Head lamp masked

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Engine has a miss fire

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

Front Engine casing repaired at mounting bolt area

Front valve stem perished

Fuel cap seal perished

Head bearing notchy with the wheel raised

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned larger gap on offside (2.4 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 29,069 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Engine has a miss fire

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

Front Engine casing repaired at mounting bolt area

Front valve stem perished

Fuel cap seal perished

Head bearing notchy with the wheel raised

Head lamp masked

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Kicks to right (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned larger gap on offside (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,222 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 27,896 miles

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

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

Front headlight kick up mask converters fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 27,896 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front headlight kick up mask converters fitted

Front tyre has cracks in near side side wall no cords showing at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,252 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2013 26,668 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyre pressure low at 8psi,re-inflated

nearside of rear tyre has slight signs of cracking

Fail 20 Dec 2013 26,668 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyre pressure low at 8psi,re-inflated

nearside of rear tyre has slight signs of cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2013 26,034 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 24,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,833 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,689 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,723 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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MF51 ZKM is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MF51 ZKM, 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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MF51 ZKM is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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