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WX03 GFA

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,661 mi
Last recorded19,661 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 GFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,661 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength disc rivets (3.2.A1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 19,427 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength disc rivets (3.2.A1)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 19,418 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength disc rivets (3.2.A1)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 19,051 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

cut in rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2013 18,733 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 18,409 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 18,395 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 18,045 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,385 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 16,770 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 16,765 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 16,625 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 May 2008 16,620 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 15,051 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,503 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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WX03 GFA is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WX03 GFA, 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 WX03 GFA registered?

WX03 GFA is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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