MOT Status
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24,271 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (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.
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.
Oil leak
clock bulbs dim on speedo side.
handle bars bent.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BU53 FLE safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU53 FLE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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