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EU53 OLW

2003 Suzuki GS500K2

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,996 mi
Last recorded23,996 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS500K214,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 OLW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500K2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 23,996 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 22,171 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 22,171 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 20,501 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,507 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 20,491 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 20,491 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 20,097 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 20,097 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,105 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2013 19,105 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,000 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 18,846 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,213 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500K2?

Based on 650 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,385
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
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EU53 OLW is a 2003 Suzuki GS500K2 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GS500K2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 14,213 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 GS500K2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 OLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500K2 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki GS500K2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU53 OLW is a 2003 Suzuki GS500K2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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