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HX54 DMZ

2004 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,595 mi
Last recorded55,595 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 DMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,595 miles

Nearside gear change missing rubber

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,579 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 51,475 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 51,388 miles

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 excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive suspect front sprocket worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 47,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre stand corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 43,738 miles

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,530 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,439 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 40,390 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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 excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

minor bind on rear brake

Pass 6 Dec 2012 37,396 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 37,339 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,730 miles

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

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

Tyres beginning to show signs of age.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 32,332 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,273 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 28,273 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,136 miles

Very slight bind on front brake

Pass 14 Nov 2007 10,604 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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HX54 DMZ is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HX54 DMZ, 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 HX54 DMZ registered?

HX54 DMZ is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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