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W142 XNK

2000 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,429 mi
Last recorded1,429 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 XNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 1,429 miles

Offside Rear Brake cylinder arm connecting bolt connects with swing arm when rear suspension under load

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

Offside Rear Exhaust connects with swing arm when rear suspension under load

Pass 11 Apr 2023 31,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 30,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,354 miles

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

Nearside engine cylinder not working correctly.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,015 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,912 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 26,808 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 26,807 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jun 2008 26,801 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,796 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

ball end missing from clutch lever

cut wires behind headlamp

very slight drag to rear brake

Pass 18 Oct 2005 25,984 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 25,956 miles

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

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

BALL END MISSING FROM CLUTCH LEVER. †DRIVE CHAIN DRY. †FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR LEVEL GETTING LOW. †SLIGHT DRAG TO FRONT BRAKE.

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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W142 XNK is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W142 XNK, 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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W142 XNK is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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