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CX54 CZL

2005 Suzuki GS500

White Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

23,799 mi
Last recorded23,799 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 CZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 23,799 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively slight bind on rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose wear on rear chain sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 22,218 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 20,855 miles

perishing to rear tyre on sidewalls

slight wear rear sprocket

Pass 19 Apr 2023 19,869 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 May 2022 18,818 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 18,817 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 18,682 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 18,678 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working Front Brake Lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 18,398 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 18,373 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 18,060 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,815 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

slight bind front brake

Pass 16 Dec 2013 17,509 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,547 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 14,789 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,312 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 14,312 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 13,370 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 13,370 miles

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

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

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

drive chain slightley loose.some corrosion on swinging arm

Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,915 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 8,580 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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CX54 CZL is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in White with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 16,280 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 CX54 CZL, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX54 CZL registered?

CX54 CZL is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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