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R666 GFY

2000 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,159 mi
Last recorded44,159 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 GFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 44,159 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 42,494 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 42,494 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,688 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 41,688 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 37,290 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 May 2013 37,290 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 34,324 miles

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

one rear position bulb out

Fail 9 Jun 2012 34,324 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

one rear position bulb out

Pass 4 May 2011 30,717 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2010 26,280 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 May 2010 26,262 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 24,474 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,507 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,050 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,800 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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R666 GFY is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 23,788 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 R666 GFY, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R666 GFY registered?

R666 GFY is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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