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NH04 EWX

2004 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,999 mi
Last recorded19,999 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 EWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 19,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 19,999 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 19,084 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 17,727 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 17,705 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2016 17,087 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 17,082 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 14,255 miles

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

front wheel bearings rumbling

Fail 21 Aug 2015 14,255 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

front wheel bearings rumbling

l/hand mirror not fixed correctley

Pass 5 Sep 2014 10,487 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

side fairing missing

Fail 5 Sep 2014 10,487 miles

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

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 shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

side fairing missing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 7,453 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 6,483 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 5,184 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 3,972 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 1,583 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 943 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 575 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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NH04 EWX is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NH04 EWX, 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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What year was NH04 EWX registered?

NH04 EWX is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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