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PX53 EVB

2003 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,542 mi
Last recorded29,542 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 EVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 29,542 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

swinging arm corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 25,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 22,799 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 20,752 miles

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

Exhaust noisy boarderline pass (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 11,030 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 10,610 miles

Front stansions corroded

Rear tyre perished

frame corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 10,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 10,069 miles

nosey exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2015 9,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 9,808 miles

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

fork seal dust covers perished

front strancions corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 9,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 9,263 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 8,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 8,446 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 7,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 7,409 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 6,831 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 5,893 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 5,612 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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PX53 EVB is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PX53 EVB, 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 PX53 EVB registered?

PX53 EVB is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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