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BU53 FKJ

2003 Suzuki GS500K2

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,157 mi
Last recorded21,157 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS500K214,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 FKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500K2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 21,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 20,098 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 19,355 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 17,878 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 15,680 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 14,981 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 14,350 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 13,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 12,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 11,858 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 11,187 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 11,187 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 10,615 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 9,135 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 8,180 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 8,069 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 7,989 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 7,504 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500K2?

Based on 650 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,385
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
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BU53 FKJ is a 2003 Suzuki GS500K2 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GS500K2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 14,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS500K2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 FKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500K2 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki GS500K2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU53 FKJ registered?

BU53 FKJ is a 2003 Suzuki GS500K2, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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