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ET04 EYM

2004 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,841 mi
Last recorded29,841 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 EYM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 29,841 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 29,841 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 28,872 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 27,910 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 27,386 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 26,733 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 25,603 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 25,101 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 24,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 23,393 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 21,611 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 19,185 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 17,628 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,312 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 12,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 10,733 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 10,727 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 8,529 miles

handle bar slightly bent

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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ET04 EYM is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ET04 EYM, 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 ET04 EYM registered?

ET04 EYM is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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