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WV52 JBZ

2002 Suzuki GSX600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,376 mi
Last recorded40,376 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSX60017,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 JBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX600
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 40,376 miles

Chain and sprockets corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front suspension dust seal corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Front suspension dust seal corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 40,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 39,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 39,553 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush play in rear drop links (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 39,553 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush play in rear drop links (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2020 39,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2020 39,125 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 38,004 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 34,940 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 34,908 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,536 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 30,346 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,325 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 25,944 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 25,215 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,128 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 24,111 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 22,432 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 21,749 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,749 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,902 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,966 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX600?

Based on 37,350 MOT tests across 4,180 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
807
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 823
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 663
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 554
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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WV52 JBZ is a 2002 Suzuki GSX600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki GSX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 17,447 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 GSX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 823 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV52 JBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki GSX600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV52 JBZ registered?

WV52 JBZ is a 2002 Suzuki GSX600, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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