MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI GS500s year 2001

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Pass percent:80.99%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI GS500 year 2001 passes without issue)

Based on:3,366 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	107
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	33
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	30
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	28
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	21
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	20
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	17
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	17
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	16
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Registration plate issues	11
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	11
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	10
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	10
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	7
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	7
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	4
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	4
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	3
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn \|1.1.14 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake component is excessively corroded \|3.1.5\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	2
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.2.4\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.7.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated \|flexible type\| \|2.1.1d\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play \|2.2.2 \|f\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Rear Brake back plate\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Nearside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Front wheel has a loose wheel nut\|s\| \|4.2.3a\|	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements \|7.7 \|c\|\|	2
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	107
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	33
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	30
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	28
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	21
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	20
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	17
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	17
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	16
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Registration plate issues	11
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	11
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	10
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	10
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	7
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	7
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	4
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	4
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	3
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn \|1.1.14 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake component is excessively corroded \|3.1.5\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	2
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.2.4\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.7.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	2
Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated \|flexible type\| \|2.1.1d\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play \|2.2.2 \|f\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Rear Brake back plate\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Nearside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Front wheel has a loose wheel nut\|s\| \|4.2.3a\|	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements \|7.7 \|c\|\|	2
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI GS500s year 2001

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