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W163 VMA

2000 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

34,445 mi
Last recorded34,445 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 VMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,445 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 34,445 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 33,789 miles

head light deeflecter fitted

Fail 8 May 2012 33,775 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

head light deeflecter fitted

Pass 4 May 2011 29,538 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 29,487 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 27,376 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 27,367 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,299 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,708 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 20,708 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 18,777 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,777 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 17,237 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 17,237 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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W163 VMA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W163 VMA, 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 W163 VMA registered?

W163 VMA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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