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W197 WDL

2000 Suzuki GS500

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,554 mi
Last recorded40,554 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 WDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 40,554 miles

Nearside Front pads low

Fail 21 Jun 2019 40,543 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached bolt and nut loos (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure missing (6.1.7 (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Engine mounting/bracket missing missing and bolts too short (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced mud gard (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2017 39,213 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,247 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tire slightly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,208 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 38,208 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,953 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 37,658 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 37,658 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Rear chain dry

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,471 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,620 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,678 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,435 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,334 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rear tyre ahs small cut in tread

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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W197 WDL is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W197 WDL, 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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W197 WDL is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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