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HJ52 TZN

2002 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,257 mi
Last recorded43,257 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 TZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 43,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 40,745 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 40,719 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 39,029 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 38,449 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 36,856 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive links sticking (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,884 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 31,017 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 30,936 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,676 miles

Drive chain is on max adjustment.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear tyre has cracking between tread all round and on side wall.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 28,661 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear tyre has cracking between tread all round.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,247 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 23,906 miles

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 28 Oct 2011 21,341 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,182 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,616 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 10,701 miles

rear tyre on wear limit

Pass 5 Dec 2006 7,508 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 7,508 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 22 Nov 2005 6,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HJ52 TZN is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZN, 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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HJ52 TZN is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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