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 Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:79 times
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess  Occurs:21 times
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly  Occurs:55 times
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough  Occurs:147 times
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:37 times
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Occurs:37 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition  Occurs:19 times
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy  Occurs:29 times
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) Occurs:14 times
Fuel system component leaking  Occurs:21 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:18 times
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough  Occurs:55 times
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:211 times
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:33 times
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:56 times
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:15 times
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:56 times
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) Occurs:14 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:25 times
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) Occurs:12 times
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low  Occurs:16 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:29 times
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure  Occurs:25 times
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:18 times
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system  Occurs:17 times
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