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BU04 JYP

2004 Suzuki GS500

White Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

30,426 mi
Last recorded30,426 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 JYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 30,426 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,734 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 28,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2016 27,044 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 21,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,876 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,867 miles

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

chain rusty

nearside fairing cracked but still secure

Fail 27 Mar 2013 21,867 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

chain rusty

nearside fairing cracked but still secure

Fail 7 Jan 2012 21,823 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 21,823 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,808 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 20,808 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,978 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 19,978 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 18,791 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 18,791 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2007 5,568 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?

Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,009
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,184
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 915
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 875
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 515
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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BU04 JYP is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in White with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 15,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 JYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU04 JYP registered?

BU04 JYP is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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