MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front pads low
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
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
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)
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)
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))
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))
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
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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