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BU03 KZC

2003 Suzuki GS500F

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

37,943 mi
Last recorded37,943 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KZC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 37,943 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 37,943 miles

Brake grabbing severely unable to apply front brake smoothly (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 35,836 miles

rear silencer has minor leak

Fail 27 Aug 2019 35,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 35,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 34,623 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 34,623 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 33,235 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,034 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 32,357 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,357 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,777 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 30,777 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

gear lever insacure

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,590 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 29,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 27,162 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,011 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 17,126 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,425 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500F?

Based on 2,782 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Drive chain excessively loose 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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BU03 KZC is a 2003 Suzuki GS500F in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS500F fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 KZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500F typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki GS500F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU03 KZC is a 2003 Suzuki GS500F, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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