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W357 KDO

2000 Suzuki GS500

Multi-colour Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,376 mi
Last recorded28,376 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GS50023,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 KDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 28,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 28,301 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two exhaust bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre has a screw in it

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 23,071 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 23,071 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 19,398 miles

Front tyre has perished

Pass 23 Jun 2022 16,829 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 13,620 miles

Front brake lever cannot be applied smoothly

Fail 24 Apr 2021 13,612 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front brake lever cannot be applied smoothly

Pass 23 Jun 2017 13,601 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clutch lever bent but operable

rear stoplight switch failed when first used,but worked every other time tested,maybe due to standing

Pass 5 May 2012 13,312 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 13,128 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 12,757 miles

Has cracks present in rear tyre none of which show cords

Indicator switch operation not positive

Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,269 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 10,269 miles

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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W357 KDO is a 2000 Suzuki GS500 in Multi-colour with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W357 KDO, 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 W357 KDO registered?

W357 KDO is a 2000 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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