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RX54 KBP

2004 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,160 mi
Last recorded52,160 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 KBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,160 miles

Front tyre perished

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 52,149 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre perished

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,855 miles

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

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame (6.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 May 2017 51,850 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded Brake torque reaction arm rusted out (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame and swingarm (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

unable to test front wheel runout and bearings due to binding brake

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,938 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 45,649 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,649 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 41,244 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 41,244 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,623 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 33,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,596 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,254 miles

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

rear suspension weak.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 14,179 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,179 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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RX54 KBP is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RX54 KBP, 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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RX54 KBP is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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