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AY03 FAK

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,042 mi
Last recorded42,042 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,042 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 42,032 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,479 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 41,468 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 40,935 miles

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

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHTLY REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT

Pass 4 May 2017 39,490 miles

main beam tell tail inoperative

Fail 4 May 2017 39,480 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

main beam tell tail inoperative

Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 36,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 29,706 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 27,222 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,222 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 25,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,139 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,307 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,590 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 12,984 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 6,476 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 5,695 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 4,995 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 4,995 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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AY03 FAK is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY03 FAK, 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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AY03 FAK is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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