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KV53 GDX

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,130 mi
Last recorded51,130 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 GDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,130 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 48,441 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,832 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,491 miles

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

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

gear lever loose

Fail 3 Oct 2014 45,491 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

gear lever loose

Pass 3 Oct 2013 44,955 miles

front brake discs worn + rivets

front brake lever bent

gear lever loose

rear brake disc scored

rear swing arm linkage bearings worn

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,688 miles

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

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 42,688 miles

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

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,944 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 37,944 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,722 miles

fork legs pitting

front and rear brake pads worn low

front brake disc worn

rear disc worn

Fail 17 Aug 2010 34,722 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

fork legs pitting

front and rear brake pads worn low

front brake disc worn

rear disc worn

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,271 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,271 miles

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

rear suspension reaction link front bearing has slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,943 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 25,943 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,106 miles

drive chain worn

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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KV53 GDX is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KV53 GDX, 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.

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What year was KV53 GDX registered?

KV53 GDX is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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