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BXZ 1611

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

49,143 mi
Last recorded49,143 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 1611
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 49,143 miles

Drive chain corroded and rubber o'rings breaking up,Needs oiling chain starting to seize up

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear chain sprocket corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 49,141 miles

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected engine revving when turning steering to the right (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain corroded and rubber o'rings breaking up,Needs oiling chain starting to seize up

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear chain sprocket corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 49,109 miles

Drive chain and sprocket slightly corroded ,needs oiling

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

throttle operation stiff

Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,087 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 49,085 miles

Fuel system component leaking bottom of carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected when on right full lock engine revs rise (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,933 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 48,894 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 48,881 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 48,879 miles

Drive chain excessively tight chain rusty not moving on links (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,811 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,518 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 48,286 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and rusty (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,024 miles

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Riders Footrest rubber slightly deteriated

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 48,024 miles

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Riders Footrest rubber slightly deteriated

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,837 miles

offside fork tube damp

rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,827 miles

slight weep from fork seals noted

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,078 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,352 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,530 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,225 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,709 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 27,709 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 18,247 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Lower Front suspension assembly has an insecure fork brace (2.3.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,247 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,314 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 10,314 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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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BXZ 1611 is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BXZ 1611, 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 BXZ 1611 registered?

BXZ 1611 is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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