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V87 EHR

2000 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,382 mi
Last recorded51,382 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 EHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,382 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 51,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 50,539 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,450 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,440 miles

Front brake at limit of acceptable travel

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,310 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 50,310 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake excessive drag.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,176 miles

Only one brake lamp operating

Slight drag front wheel

Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,697 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2007 49,480 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

clutch stalk broken

o/s/f indicator slightly obscured by tape

Fail 26 Apr 2007 49,475 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

o/s/f inicator slightly obsured by tape

slight rear brake bind

Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,532 miles

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 Mar 2006 48,530 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre slightly perished

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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V87 EHR is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V87 EHR, 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 V87 EHR registered?

V87 EHR is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is V87 EHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V87 EHR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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