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OY53 UOE

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,164 mi
Last recorded50,164 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 UOE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2015 50,164 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 50,164 miles

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

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 48,696 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 48,691 miles

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

right hand handlebar distorted

Pass 29 Jun 2013 47,644 miles

handle bar brake lever has slight travel.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,985 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,317 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,133 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,816 miles

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 19,481 miles

adv front brake pads getting low adv slight oil leak at rear hub

Pass 8 Nov 2007 10,375 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 9,247 miles

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

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 UOE is a 2003 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 2003 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 17,697 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 OY53 UOE, 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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What year was OY53 UOE registered?

OY53 UOE is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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