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X196 UOL

2001 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,398 mi
Last recorded60,398 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GS50021,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 UOL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,398 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 60,398 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,529 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 58,529 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,802 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,248 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 55,248 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2008 48,875 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 48,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,299 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2006 24,122 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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X196 UOL is a 2001 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X196 UOL, 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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What year was X196 UOL registered?

X196 UOL is a 2001 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X196 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X196 UOL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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