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EY04 KGJ

2004 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,848 mi
Last recorded25,848 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 KGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 25,848 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 25,848 miles

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 25,602 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 25,364 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 25,346 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 25,158 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 25,023 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 16,374 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 16,361 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 13,143 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 12,665 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 11,843 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 10,680 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 9,538 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 9,538 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 8,585 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 8,585 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 7,896 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 7,245 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 6,823 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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EY04 KGJ is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY04 KGJ, 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 EY04 KGJ registered?

EY04 KGJ is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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