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W168 RYA

2000 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,554 mi
Last recorded14,554 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2005
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 RYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2005 14,554 miles

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

rear brake very noisy,poss excess build up of brake dust.

tyre pressures were very low,inflated to front 30psi rear 35psi.

Fail 12 Nov 2005 14,554 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

rear brake very noisy,poss excess build up of brake dust.

tyre pressures were very low,inflated to front 30psi rear 35psi.

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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W168 RYA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W168 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.

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How do I check the history of W168 RYA?

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What year was W168 RYA registered?

W168 RYA is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W168 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W168 RYA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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