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PN04 XAD

2004 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,206 mi
Last recorded44,206 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 XAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 44,206 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 42,238 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre on 1mm ( avon 130/70-17) (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 42,225 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre on 1mm ( avon 130/70-17) (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 39,124 miles

Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 39,111 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine revs when turning right.

pillion hand grip/bar insecure.

Pass 19 Feb 2021 33,797 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 33,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 33,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 33,441 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 33,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 32,577 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 May 2016 31,024 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 29,920 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2014 28,530 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 28,522 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,873 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,484 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front brake has a slight bind when rotated by hand.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,473 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,239 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 37,239 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,923 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 27,923 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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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PN04 XAD is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PN04 XAD, 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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PN04 XAD is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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