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YE03 ULP

2003 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,385 mi
Last recorded35,385 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 ULP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 35,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 34,963 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 32,602 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 31,044 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,561 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 30,561 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 29,079 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 29,079 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,079 miles

slight corrison on frame

Fail 4 Jun 2016 29,078 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff No movement at all. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre slightly perished with small cracks.

Handlebars slightly misaligned.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2015 25,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,479 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 23,328 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 20,218 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 20,198 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,019 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 11,942 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,342 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,003 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 8,014 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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YE03 ULP is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Black 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 YE03 ULP, 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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YE03 ULP is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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