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CA04 FFZ

2004 Suzuki GS500

White Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,637 mi
Last recorded29,637 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 FFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 29,637 miles

Front Upper Shocks have slight corrosion

wiring loose inside fairings/ fastenigs missing

Pass 2 May 2023 28,960 miles

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 27,358 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,263 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 27,263 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Linkage bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,187 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 22,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,732 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 20,732 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,923 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 16,318 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,318 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 14,119 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,119 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,822 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 11,821 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2009 10,769 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 8,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 8,152 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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CA04 FFZ is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in White with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA04 FFZ, 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 CA04 FFZ registered?

CA04 FFZ is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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