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GN04 LPL

2004 Suzuki GS500

White Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,935 mi
Last recorded63,935 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 LPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 63,935 miles

Both front foot rest play/excessive movement

Clutch lever play

Front Upper Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Gear change lever play/excessive movement

Petrol tank lock missing

Fail 13 Jul 2019 63,935 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Both front foot rest play/excessive movement

Clutch lever play

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

Front Upper Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Gear change lever play/excessive movement

Petrol tank lock missing

Fail 5 Jul 2019 63,846 miles

Direction indicator likely to become detached both front indicators poorly secured (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Drive chain excessively loose touching swing arm on slack (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working not working at all (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected no active front suspension, no resistance to weight (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper petrol tank lock non existant

Front Lower front foot rest left side excessive movement

Front Lower gear change lever left side excessive movement

Front clutch lever excessive play

Lower front foot rest right side excessive movement

Upper rear tail light at 50%

Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,446 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 61,413 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 61,367 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,318 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 58,140 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 55,130 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,225 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 51,225 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 47,117 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 May 2014 47,117 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 42,314 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 May 2012 40,308 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 40,307 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 31,404 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 27,058 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 23,921 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,992 miles

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

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 LPL 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 60%.

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 LPL, 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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GN04 LPL is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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