MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI GS500s year 1999

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Pass percent:78.64%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI GS500 year 1999 passes without issue)

Based on:2,949 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	123
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	35
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	31
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	31
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	28
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	25
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	24
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	23
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	23
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	15
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	15
Registration plate issues	14
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	13
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	12
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	12
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	11
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	9
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	9
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	8
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	5
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	5
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	4
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	4
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	3
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front suspension assembly component missing \|2.3.1\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected \|2.2.2 \|f\| \|ii\|\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut\|s\| loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both \|2.3.3\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated \|2.4A.2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	123
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	35
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	31
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	31
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	28
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	25
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	24
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	23
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	23
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	15
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	15
Registration plate issues	14
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	13
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	12
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	12
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	11
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	9
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	9
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	8
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	5
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	5
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	4
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	4
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	3
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front suspension assembly component missing \|2.3.1\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected \|2.2.2 \|f\| \|ii\|\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut\|s\| loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both \|2.3.3\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated \|2.4A.2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI GS500s year 1999

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