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OU51 VZW

2001 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,063 mi
Last recorded41,063 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 41,063 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 33,711 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 33,520 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 25,592 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 16,989 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 16,989 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2008 10,178 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 10,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 2,638 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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OU51 VZW is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OU51 VZW, 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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What year was OU51 VZW registered?

OU51 VZW is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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