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:
Offside Handlebar deformed  Occurs:18 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:115 times
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:34 times
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:34 times
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn  Occurs:12 times
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:18 times
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Occurs:19 times
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn  Occurs:12 times
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering  Occurs:11 times
Rear Drive chain worn to excess  Occurs:34 times
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey  Occurs:113 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake  Occurs:36 times
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess  Occurs:38 times
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:18 times
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:13 times
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:26 times
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:156 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:99 times
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose  Occurs:14 times
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) Occurs:13 times
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:14 times
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised  Occurs:73 times
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak b Occurs:12 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:213 times
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:357 times
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