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WA53 DVR

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,899 mi
Last recorded43,899 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 DVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 43,899 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 38,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 36,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,789 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 32,409 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,399 miles

rear brake caliper support bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,183 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 32,182 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,951 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,228 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 27,228 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,933 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,089 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 18,087 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,304 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,804 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 11,450 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 9,325 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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WA53 DVR is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 17,697 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 WA53 DVR, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA53 DVR registered?

WA53 DVR is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is WA53 DVR safe to buy?

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