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GN04 GXF

2004 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,710 mi
Last recorded50,710 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 GXF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 50,710 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 50,710 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir severely damaged securing bolt broken off (3.2.B1b)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 49,886 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 49,550 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 49,545 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,429 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 44,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,890 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 38,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,185 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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GN04 GXF is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GN04 GXF, 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 GN04 GXF registered?

GN04 GXF is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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