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OV02 WBY

2002 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,902 mi
Last recorded55,902 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 WBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 55,902 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,496 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rear brake pipe outer cover damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 53,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working not working and broken lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rear brake pipe outer cover damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

dry chain

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,033 miles

ball end missing from clutch lever

Fail 22 Feb 2018 51,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

ball end missing from clutch lever

Pass 25 Feb 2017 46,863 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 45,430 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey from near side manifold joint (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 45,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play suspension linkage pivot to frame (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey from near side manifold joint (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 36,388 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 35,695 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 35,695 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 35,355 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 35,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 34,607 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 33,279 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 30,053 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,235 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,016 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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OV02 WBY is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OV02 WBY, 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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OV02 WBY is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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