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PO53 HRZ

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,145 mi
Last recorded34,145 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 HRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 34,145 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 30,532 miles

Central Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 30,532 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 30,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 30,490 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 27,339 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 24,057 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 23,270 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 22,479 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 22,497 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 22,497 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 19,500 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 16,883 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 13,659 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 11,271 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 4,787 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 3,394 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 3,287 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 3,122 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 3,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 2,626 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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PO53 HRZ is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PO53 HRZ, 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 PO53 HRZ registered?

PO53 HRZ is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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