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NK03 VCW

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,028 mi
Last recorded16,028 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 16,028 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 10,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 9,936 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 8,818 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 8,817 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 8,196 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 8,196 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 7,967 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 7,480 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 7,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 6,935 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 6,360 miles

thick washer & domed nut fitted to front axle pin.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 5,502 miles

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

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

high beam tell tale (blue lens) lens missing

Fail 9 Aug 2012 5,502 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

high beam tell tale (blue lens) lens missing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 5,025 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 4,196 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 2,245 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 2,178 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 2,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 2,103 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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NK03 VCW is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NK03 VCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK03 VCW registered?

NK03 VCW is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is NK03 VCW safe to buy?

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