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WX51 UJV

2001 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,478 mi
Last recorded35,478 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 UJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 35,478 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,041 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front suspension soft

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 34,041 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front suspension soft

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 33,988 miles

Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 32,252 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 32,252 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,532 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 29,066 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 29,066 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Engine has slight oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 26,060 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 24,423 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 23,540 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,801 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake disc has some excess float

front brake disc slightly stepped

front wheel spindle nut damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2010 21,801 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

50% of rear position/stop lamp not working

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake disc has some excess float

front brake disc slightly stepped

front wheel spindle nut damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2009 19,125 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 19,125 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 13,536 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 9,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 7,016 miles

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

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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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WX51 UJV is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 21,389 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 WX51 UJV, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WX51 UJV is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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