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LF02 XCA

2002 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,974 mi
Last recorded40,974 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 XCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 40,974 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 40,856 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Top box rack missing bolt

Fail 17 Aug 2018 40,856 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle housing loose (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Top box rack missing bolt

Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,437 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 39,536 miles

Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,691 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 37,696 miles

Decelerometer brake test no brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (3.3.E1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,232 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 32,857 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 32,857 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,094 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 20,691 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 20,691 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 15,618 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,036 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,806 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 16,778 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 15,378 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 15,378 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,969 miles

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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LF02 XCA is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LF02 XCA, 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 LF02 XCA registered?

LF02 XCA is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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