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SY04 CRU

2004 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,078 mi
Last recorded48,078 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 CRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 48,078 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 48,078 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 43,674 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 43,674 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 42,059 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,459 miles

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded chassis (6.1.1a)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2017 42,459 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded chassis (6.1.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake (1.3.1a)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2015 42,221 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,629 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

waiting for info from vosa on rear lamp unit

Pass 18 Feb 2012 38,293 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

waiting for info from vosa on rear lamp unit

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,185 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 36,185 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,337 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,467 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 29,467 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,257 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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SY04 CRU is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY04 CRU, 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 SY04 CRU registered?

SY04 CRU is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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