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:
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:24 times
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:11 times
Rear Brake excessively binding f Occurs:14 times
Drive chain worn to excess  Occurs:283 times
Horn sounds harsh or grating  Occurs:12 times
Front Stop lamp not working aii Occurs:23 times
Locking device not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:60 times
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly  Occurs:21 times
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:136 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort  Occurs:17 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:19 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:153 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.  Occurs:77 times
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp  Occurs:12 times
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:82 times
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:37 times
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:136 times
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:24 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:14 times
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:23 times
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play i Occurs:133 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:60 times
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:26 times
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute  Occurs:11 times
Front Brake disc friction surface contaminated by oil or grease  Occurs:94 times
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