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V998 GCS

2000 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

30,192 mi
Last recorded30,192 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 GCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 30,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 29,974 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 29,974 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 29,637 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 29,637 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 29,601 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 29,601 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 29,259 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,259 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 28,113 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,113 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,280 miles

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

bolt missing on nearside front mudguard bracket

bolt missing on offside front mudguard bracket

exhaust shows signs off corrosion

front mudguard brocken and cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,060 miles

front mudgard been shortend

Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,342 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 16,342 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 16,338 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,653 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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V998 GCS is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V998 GCS, 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 V998 GCS registered?

V998 GCS is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 19 February 2000.

Is V998 GCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V998 GCS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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