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MF51 SKK

2002 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,846 mi
Last recorded42,846 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 SKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 42,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake spongy

Fail 30 Sep 2022 42,846 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 42,279 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 42,279 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 42,235 miles

Offside Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,061 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,747 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,674 miles

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

Oil leak

engine case at front fractured around engine mount

Fail 3 Aug 2011 38,674 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine case at front fractured around engine mount

Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,561 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 37,561 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,885 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 34,885 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 May 2008 32,179 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 32,179 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 19,639 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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MF51 SKK is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF51 SKK, 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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MF51 SKK is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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