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HX03 WUM

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,128 mi
Last recorded47,128 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 WUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 47,128 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 46,822 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 46,122 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm bush bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 46,067 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 45,815 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 45,521 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 44,871 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,470 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 40,922 miles

Cracking noted in tread of front tyre.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play Suspension linkage. (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,542 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 38,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear drive chain has seized links

rear sprocket badly worn

Fail 1 Nov 2014 38,950 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear drive chain has seized links

rear sprocket badly worn

Pass 10 May 2013 38,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,281 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 38,281 miles

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 34,585 miles

chain loose / dry

Pass 6 May 2011 31,122 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,939 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,638 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,074 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,235 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

slight binding to rear brake

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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HX03 WUM is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 17,697 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 HX03 WUM, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX03 WUM registered?

HX03 WUM is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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