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V638 NOA

2000 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

39,637 mi
Last recorded39,637 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 NOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 39,637 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 30,914 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM LINKAGE ARM HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively RIVITS SLIGHTLY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 30,914 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM LINKAGE ARM HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively RIVITS SLIGHTLY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 25,187 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 24,571 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 24,571 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 23,791 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 23,791 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,482 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 22,869 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 22,835 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated Plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength bearings have excesive play. (4.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,262 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,626 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 20,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 17,483 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 17,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 13,108 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,725 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 14,403 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 14,403 miles

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 10,814 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 8,599 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 7,647 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 6,601 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 6,601 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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V638 NOA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V638 NOA, 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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V638 NOA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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