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HX54 DUH

2004 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,080 mi
Last recorded39,080 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 DUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 39,080 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 38,972 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,932 miles

Front slight pitting to forks

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 38,736 miles

Front slight pitting to forks

Pass 28 Oct 2015 38,635 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 37,072 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 33,728 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2012 30,020 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2012 30,020 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,394 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 26,363 miles

Centre Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 21,197 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake binding slightly.

Fail 24 Oct 2009 21,197 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,520 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 17,487 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 13,710 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 DUH is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Black 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 DUH, 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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HX54 DUH is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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