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RX04 UKE

2004 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,632 mi
Last recorded20,632 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 UKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 20,632 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 20,630 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 17,780 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 12,321 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 12,321 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 5,457 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 5,277 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 4,949 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 4,949 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 4,535 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 3,358 miles

indicators flash faster than a standard suzuki gsf500f

Pass 17 Jul 2007 1,877 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 1,777 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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RX04 UKE is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RX04 UKE, 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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What year was RX04 UKE registered?

RX04 UKE is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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