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WA53 LWH

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,601 mi
Last recorded46,601 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 LWH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 46,601 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied Front (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,805 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Main frame and swing arm rusty.

Oil leak ()

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,507 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 44,498 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,177 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,670 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 32,670 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,004 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,804 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,389 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 7,754 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 7,751 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 1,959 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 1,990 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 LWH is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WA53 LWH, 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.

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WA53 LWH is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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