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YJ54 XBH

2004 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,382 mi
Last recorded68,382 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 XBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Only 1 bulb working. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 64,786 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 58,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,209 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,737 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 44,737 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 44,725 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded front engine mount broke away from corrosion (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded lower front frame rails (6.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm near shock (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension exhaust rubbing swingarm slightly (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,113 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 38,915 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 37,283 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 35,711 miles

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

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

front engine mount broken

Fail 10 Dec 2011 35,711 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front engine mount broken

Pass 23 Dec 2010 32,262 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 32,262 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,492 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 22,522 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,264 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 17,264 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5) DANGEROUS

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

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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YJ54 XBH is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJ54 XBH, 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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YJ54 XBH is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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