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BU53 FLE

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,271 mi
Last recorded24,271 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 FLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 24,271 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 23,894 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 23,590 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 23,578 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 23,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension has varying degrees of corrosion

Rear suspension has varying degrees of corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2019 23,472 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension has varying degrees of corrosion

Rear suspension has varying degrees of corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2017 23,027 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2016 20,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2014 17,458 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 17,436 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 15,592 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 14,196 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 12,339 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 11,029 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

handle bars bent.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 11,017 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

handle bars bent.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,567 miles

Oil leak

clock bulbs dim on speedo side.

handle bars bent.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 7,429 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 5,783 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 4,164 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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BU53 FLE is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BU53 FLE, 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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What year was BU53 FLE registered?

BU53 FLE is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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