2003 Suzuki GS500 0.5L Petrol · CV52 OCD

The Suzuki GS500 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 15 December 2025 at 23,227 miles where the tester recorded no defects and a pass. Prior tests in December 2024 at 20,082 miles and January 2024 at 17,691 miles also returned clean passes with no advisories, showing consistent mechanical condition across the recorded history. The recorded mileage of 23,227 over roughly 23 years equates to about 1,010 miles per year, indicating very light use for a 2003 machine. The bike gained only 3,145 miles between the January 2024 test and December 2025, with the bulk added in the 2024 calendar year. The MOT data shows no gaps or sudden accumulation; the sparse, clean record suggests the previous keeper stored the machine for long periods and maintained it to a basic passing standard without flagged wear. A buyer should still inspect the machine in person for age-related issues the MOT does not capture. Long standing periods risk degraded suspension bushes, seized calipers, and flat-spotted tyres despite the clean tread readings. Check the exhaust system and frame junctions for corrosion, and verify the chain, sprockets, and brake discs for deterioration from intermittent use. The duplicate January 2024 entry showing a fail and pass on the same day at 17,691 miles appears administrative rather than a genuine mechanical fault, as no defects were listed. Given the low mileage and clear test history, the GS500 is a sound used purchase, but a physical check of consumables and structural integrity remains prudent before completion.