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CN53 BXG

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,576 mi
Last recorded29,576 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 BXG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,576 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 29,576 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake component insecure Torque arm (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 29,246 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,849 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 28,073 miles

Rear swing arm is slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 26,283 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 24,034 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 21,757 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear swing arm is slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,720 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 17,756 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 15,970 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 15,163 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 14,257 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 12,836 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 12,836 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,680 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 9,112 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 7,073 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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CN53 BXG is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN53 BXG, 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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CN53 BXG is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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