MOT Check for SUZUKI GS500s

The SUZUKI GS500 makes up 44,818 of the overall 8,914,922 SUZUKI MOT test results. Select your GS500 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised  Occurs:14 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Occurs:11 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:128 times
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:13 times
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute  Occurs:42 times
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement.  Occurs:18 times
Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play i Occurs:14 times
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly  Occurs:13 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:115 times
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low  Occurs:16 times
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt loose  Occurs:22 times
Offside Front Direction indicators not working  Occurs:23 times
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:15 times
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:33 times
Rear Brake disc excessively scored  Occurs:123 times
Headlamp aim not tested  Occurs:20 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:29 times
Horn not working  Occurs:206 times
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective  Occurs:13 times
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working  Occurs:25 times
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn  Occurs:12 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:19 times
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:82 times
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play i Occurs:133 times
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside  Occurs:13 times
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