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LR52 AEW

2002 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,049 mi
Last recorded1,049 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 AEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 1,049 miles

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 13 May 2015 1,042 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 27,650 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 25,326 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 19,967 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,726 miles

slight play in rear lower shock mount

Fail 15 Apr 2010 18,703 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 15,512 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 11,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 9,948 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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LR52 AEW is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LR52 AEW, 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 LR52 AEW registered?

LR52 AEW is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is LR52 AEW safe to buy?

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