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NK04 FRU

2004 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,471 mi
Last recorded12,471 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 FRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 12,471 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 12,300 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect bottoming on compression (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 11,838 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

Handlebars slightly bent

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 11,533 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 10,271 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 10,089 miles

drive chain is dry

Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,399 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

engine noise

no mirrors fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2011 9,399 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

engine noise

no mirrors fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 7,664 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 2,168 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 2,168 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 955 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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NK04 FRU is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK04 FRU, 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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NK04 FRU is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is NK04 FRU safe to buy?

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