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WA53 OKR

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,794 mi
Last recorded19,794 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 OKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 19,794 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 19,781 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak right hand fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 19,547 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 19,394 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 19,182 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 18,738 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 18,581 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 18,358 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 18,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 17,560 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 17,560 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 13,965 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 13,844 miles

Centre stand very stiff in return.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 13,844 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre stand very stiff in return.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 13,230 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 13,230 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 11,754 miles

Centre stand return excessively stiff.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 11,754 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre stand return excessively stiff.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,976 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 10,976 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 8,332 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 8,001 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 OKR is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OKR, 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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What year was WA53 OKR registered?

WA53 OKR is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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