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LF53 DAU

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,855 mi
Last recorded8,855 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 DAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 8,855 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 7,733 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 7,733 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 7,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 6,996 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 6,988 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 6,981 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 6,917 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 6,880 miles

Nearside Footrest slightly loose riders foot rest bracket loose and bolts loose Dangerous (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 6,811 miles

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

Front tyre perishing

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Feb 2016 6,783 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 6,783 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 6,649 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 6,432 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 6,357 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 6,339 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 6,171 miles

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

front indicators poor light output

Pass 7 Aug 2010 5,980 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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LF53 DAU is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LF53 DAU, 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 LF53 DAU registered?

LF53 DAU is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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