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DF03 KHG

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,581 mi
Last recorded74,581 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 KHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 74,581 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 74,563 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 74,354 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,307 miles

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

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

rear brake pivot worn

Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,723 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc scored and worn to min ..reccomend replacement

Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,770 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Tyre is on 1mm in part of tread pattern ,

Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,052 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight bend in handlebars

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,818 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 57,817 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,055 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 45,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,863 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 36,859 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,488 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,486 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 23,720 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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DF03 KHG is a 2003 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DF03 KHG, 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 DF03 KHG registered?

DF03 KHG is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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