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LX03 LVR

2003 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

33,648 mi
Last recorded33,648 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GS50017,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 LVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2014 33,648 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front brake lever notchy

front suspension soft

offside front indicator secured with tape and cable ties

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,648 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front brake lever notchy

front suspension soft

offside front indicator secured with tape and cable ties

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 30,733 miles

Drive chain loose

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

Gear selector pedal insecure

Number plate cracked

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Unable to check exhaust

Will not start

Fail 23 May 2013 30,721 miles

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

Drive chain loose

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

Gear selector pedal insecure

Number plate cracked

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Unable to check exhaust

Will not start

Pass 28 May 2012 27,776 miles

Drive chain requires adjustment

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 May 2012 27,776 miles

Drive chain requires adjustment

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 24,342 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre perishing between tread

slight oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 24,342 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre perishing between tread

gear selector insucure

slight oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 21,462 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 18,610 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 18,610 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2008 15,602 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 12,226 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 12,226 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,624 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 8,624 miles

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

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

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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LX03 LVR 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 56.3%.

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 LX03 LVR, 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 LX03 LVR registered?

LX03 LVR is a 2003 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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