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CU03 HTT

2003 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,398 mi
Last recorded19,398 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 19,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 18,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 18,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 18,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 18,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 17,393 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

drive chain split link worn

Pass 18 May 2012 14,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,017 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 11,380 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 11,380 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 10,066 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 7,763 miles

Offside Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

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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CU03 HTT is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU03 HTT, 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 CU03 HTT registered?

CU03 HTT is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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