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WK04 GZF

2004 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

26,822 mi
Last recorded26,822 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 GZF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 26,822 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 26,772 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 25,947 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 25,055 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 23,491 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 22,820 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 21,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,611 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 21,610 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,861 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 20,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,928 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 16,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,973 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,318 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 13,318 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2010 12,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,432 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

corosion on frame and brake hose feruules

front tyre worn low and uneven

Fail 23 Jun 2009 11,430 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

brake hose feruules rusty

corosion on frame

front tyre worn low and uneven

Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 605 miles

plug in rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2007 605 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

plug in rear tyre

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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WK04 GZF is a 2004 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 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 WK04 GZF, 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 WK04 GZF registered?

WK04 GZF is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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