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VX04 WOB

2004 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,948 mi
Last recorded41,948 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 WOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,948 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 39,339 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 39,339 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 36,756 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up and down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,178 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 33,268 miles

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

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

gearlever bolt loose

o/s handel bar guard loose

Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,268 miles

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

gearlever bolt loose

o/s handel bar guard loose

Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,520 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,602 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,773 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 13,627 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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VX04 WOB is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VX04 WOB, 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 VX04 WOB registered?

VX04 WOB is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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