MOT Check for SUZUKI GS500s

The SUZUKI GS500 makes up 43,113 of the overall 7,773,488 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:
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:23 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:342 times
Front mudguard insecure  Occurs:15 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:15 times
Front Brake disc friction surface contaminated by oil or grease  Occurs:94 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort  Occurs:15 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:11 times
Headlamp aim not tested  Occurs:20 times
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:13 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:153 times
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:14 times
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system  Occurs:17 times
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:21 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:201 times
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:17 times
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak b Occurs:12 times
Brake locking device missing  Occurs:23 times
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:61 times
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess  Occurs:21 times
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Occurs:11 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:60 times
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:13 times
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim.  Occurs:19 times
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied  Occurs:26 times
Rear reflector missing aii Occurs:23 times
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