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OY53 OPW

2003 Suzuki GS500

Silver Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,408 mi
Last recorded51,408 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 OPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,408 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,210 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,589 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 49,562 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 49,562 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,350 miles

Main Beam Warning Lamp Missing

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,933 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 43,850 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,683 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 41,595 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,570 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,812 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 33,139 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,600 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 29,588 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 22,951 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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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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