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HJ52 KXO

2002 Suzuki GS500

Red Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

49,363 mi
Last recorded49,363 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 KXO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2015 49,363 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

front brake lever bent.

nearside mirror broken

Pass 7 May 2014 47,755 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 May 2014 47,755 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2013 43,980 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

chain tight

Fail 4 May 2013 43,949 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

chain tight

Pass 5 May 2012 38,611 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 31,789 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

rear brake travel

rear tyre perished

various splits to rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,789 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

rear brake travel

rear tyre perished

various splits to rear tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2010 30,396 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

N.S.F.Crash bar incorrectly mounted.

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,396 miles

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

N.S.F.Crash bar incorrectly mounted.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,304 miles

N/S/F Crash bar incorrectly mounted.

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,959 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,087 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 20,087 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 9,996 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 9,996 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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HJ52 KXO is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Red with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HJ52 KXO, 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 HJ52 KXO registered?

HJ52 KXO is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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