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KM02 ZWT

2002 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,743 mi
Last recorded16,743 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 ZWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 16,743 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 15,198 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 14,828 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 14,827 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 14,827 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,934 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 10,933 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 7,836 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

front tyre perished and split

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2007 5,595 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 5,590 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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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KM02 ZWT is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KM02 ZWT, 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 KM02 ZWT registered?

KM02 ZWT is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is KM02 ZWT safe to buy?

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