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V415 XVL

2000 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,711 mi
Last recorded75,711 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV415 XVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 75,711 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 75,711 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 74,221 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 73,533 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,627 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,347 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,149 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear lever worn

Fail 30 Sep 2015 64,149 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear lever worn

Fail 19 Sep 2014 58,345 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 58,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,001 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 49,001 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,133 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,072 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,866 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,449 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 6,894 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 6,635 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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V415 XVL is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V415 XVL, 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 V415 XVL registered?

V415 XVL is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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