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WA04 KNZ

2004 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

33,181 mi
Last recorded33,181 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 KNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 33,181 miles

silencer end can just touching swinging arm.

Fail 13 Jan 2021 33,181 miles

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

silencer end can just touching swinging arm.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 31,842 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 31,842 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 28,639 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 27,351 miles

front and rear tyre valves slightly perished

slight front brake bind

Fail 30 Sep 2017 27,347 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

front and rear tyre valves slightly perished

slight front brake bind

Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,143 miles

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

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

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

corrosion around rear swinging arm pivots and mono shock

front and rear tyre valves perished

Fail 28 Sep 2016 27,143 miles

Nearside Rear Rear mono-shock insecure pivot broken (2.4.B.4)

Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

corrosion around rear swinging arm pivots and mono shock

front and rear tyre valves perished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,134 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 25,090 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,834 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 22,834 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 20,454 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,045 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,786 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clutch adjuster wheel broken

Fail 30 Sep 2011 15,786 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

clutch adjuster wheel broken

Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,260 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,362 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,994 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 8,994 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 6,504 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 6,504 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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WA04 KNZ is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WA04 KNZ, 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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WA04 KNZ is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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