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W851 FOW

2000 Suzuki Gs

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

62,853 mi
Last recorded62,853 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Gs29,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 FOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 62,853 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 62,846 miles

Footrest missing Both rear footrests missing (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 61,042 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 61,031 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective SPLIT PIN MISSING FROM REAR BRAKE TORQUE ARM (5.2.1 (d))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 59,787 miles

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded slight pitting (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 59,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded slight pitting (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 59,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,904 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 56,904 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,660 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,290 miles

Clutch lever shortened. end ball missing (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied end ball missing (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 38,494 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 33,721 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 33,721 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,654 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake travel

Fail 14 Nov 2013 30,652 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake travel

Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,201 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 11,652 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 9,039 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 9,039 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,683 miles

clutch control missing ball at end of lever

o/s side panel missing

Pass 18 Jun 2007 8,592 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 8,592 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

clutch lever end ball missing

Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,255 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 8,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs?

Based on 4,277 MOT tests across 689 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
479
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
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W851 FOW is a 2000 Suzuki Gs in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 29,455 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 Gs fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W851 FOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W851 FOW registered?

W851 FOW is a 2000 Suzuki Gs, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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