MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Main Beam Warning Lamp Missing
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Nail in rear tyre
Centre Front Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)
Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Upper Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OY53 OPW is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Silver with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 OY53 OPW, 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.
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OY53 OPW is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 December 2003.
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