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LK54 HME

2004 Suzuki GS500

White Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,882 mi
Last recorded31,882 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 HME
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 31,882 miles

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

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 31,853 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hand grips slightly loose.

Pass 13 Mar 2025 31,698 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 31,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 31,200 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 30,088 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 30,088 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 27,305 miles

front brake disc has movement in rivets

Pass 28 Mar 2020 25,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 25,093 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 22,674 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 22,626 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 19,358 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 19,358 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 14,670 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 7,089 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2014 2,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 1,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 1,191 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 49 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 46 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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LK54 HME is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in White with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LK54 HME, 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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LK54 HME is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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