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LK53 SUV

2004 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,228 mi
Last recorded42,228 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 SUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 42,228 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 32,530 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 31,168 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 31,154 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 29,924 miles

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 28,209 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,655 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 25,010 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 25,003 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,923 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 23,912 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 23,912 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 May 2011 23,850 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,808 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,706 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 23,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 20,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,544 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,514 miles

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

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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LK53 SUV is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LK53 SUV, 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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LK53 SUV is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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