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CX04 FPJ

2004 Suzuki GS500

White Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

24,160 mi
Last recorded24,160 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 FPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 24,160 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 24,084 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,034 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 23,938 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 23,810 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 23,414 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 23,258 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 22,755 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 21,870 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 20,814 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 20,102 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 19,292 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 17,927 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,206 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,325 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,021 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 15,977 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,734 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,088 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 14,088 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 11,149 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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CX04 FPJ is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in White with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX04 FPJ, 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 CX04 FPJ registered?

CX04 FPJ is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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