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PL54 FMX

2005 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

23,482 mi
Last recorded23,482 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 FMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 23,482 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 23,251 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 23,251 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 23,247 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 23,247 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right tape on glass for beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 23,228 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,915 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 22,915 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,520 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 22,520 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,975 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 19,975 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 15,445 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,408 miles

brake discs scored slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2012 12,359 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

brake discs scored slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2010 10,022 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 10,022 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 10,022 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 4,546 miles

Front Upper Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 May 2009 4,546 miles

Front Upper Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 4,169 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Slight bind on front brake

Fail 25 Jun 2008 4,169 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Slight bind on front brake

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
Full Suzuki GS500 reliability report

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PL54 FMX is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 16,280 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 PL54 FMX, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL54 FMX registered?

PL54 FMX is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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