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W167 RYA

2000 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,479 mi
Last recorded42,479 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 RYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 42,479 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 41,878 miles

1 Tail Light Not Working.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 41,878 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

1 Tail Light Not Working.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,230 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 26,643 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 26,608 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,281 miles

slight wear on rear disc.rear grab rail loose-rectified.

Fail 10 Mar 2006 25,281 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

slight wear on rear disc.rear grab rail loose-rectified.

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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W167 RYA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W167 RYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W167 RYA registered?

W167 RYA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W167 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W167 RYA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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