1978 Suzuki GS500E 0.5L Petrol · BWS 521S
1978 Suzuki GS500E (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1996. Recorded mileage 19,919 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GS500E
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BWS 521S Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2010
- 19,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BWS 521S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Suzuki Gs500E (BWS 521S) between March 2006 and August 2010.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)”.
BWS 521S Mileage History
- 23/03/200619,767 mi
- 26/08/201019,908 mi+141 mi
- 31/08/201019,919 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 34 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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