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YJ54 YRP

2004 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

31,082 mi
Last recorded31,082 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GS50015,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 YRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 31,082 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 31,061 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,709 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,943 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 28,892 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,662 miles

Chain and sprockets ready for replacement!

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged caused by overweight valve cap! (4.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 26,662 miles

Chain and sprockets ready for replacement!

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged caused by overweight valve cap! (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 23,901 miles

Front brake fluid looks dirty

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,901 miles

Front brake fluid looks dirty

Pass 4 Jul 2014 19,367 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 19,367 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 19,360 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 9,698 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 8,740 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 8,020 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 7,005 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 7,005 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 5,851 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 4,052 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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 YRP is a 2004 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YRP, 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 YJ54 YRP registered?

YJ54 YRP is a 2004 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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