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V204 ERA

2000 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

892 mi
Last recorded892 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV204 ERA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 892 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 46,451 miles

front forks feel very hard

Fail 31 Aug 2018 46,450 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front forks feel very hard

lights in speedo not working

Fail 30 Aug 2018 46,491 miles

Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,231 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 38,230 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 38,228 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,209 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 38,209 miles

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 37,564 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 36,572 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 36,180 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 36,180 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 32,581 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,712 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 27,703 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,930 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,322 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,312 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 19,430 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 19,425 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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V204 ERA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V204 ERA, 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 V204 ERA registered?

V204 ERA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V204 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V204 ERA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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