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YW54 PCO

2005 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,739 mi
Last recorded36,739 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW54 PCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 36,739 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 35,194 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 35,185 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 35,185 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 May 2021 35,185 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,875 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,836 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 34,192 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,509 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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YW54 PCO is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 16,280 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 YW54 PCO, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW54 PCO registered?

YW54 PCO is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is YW54 PCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW54 PCO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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