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EO51 HZV

2002 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,604 mi
Last recorded36,604 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,604 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebars slightly bent

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,237 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 34,232 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 27 May 2009 29,367 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 29,367 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,683 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,496 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,888 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 17,888 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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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EO51 HZV is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 20,844 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 EO51 HZV, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO51 HZV registered?

EO51 HZV is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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The MOT history for EO51 HZV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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