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AF02 VCX

2002 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,189 mi
Last recorded22,189 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 22,189 miles

Front engine mounting has been repaired

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm tourqe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/70/17 conti 2mm cracking aswell (5.2.3 (e))

handle bars slightly bent

headlight mask fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2024 21,759 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm and tourqe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and rear tyres cracking

front engine mounting has been repaired

handle bars slightly bent

headlight mask fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2023 21,604 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and rear tyres have started to crack

front engine mounting has been repaired

headlight mask fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2022 21,526 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both tyres low on tread stated to crack

front engine mounting has been repaired

headlight mask fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 21,393 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both tyres are worn to 2mm

headlamp mask fitted

the front engine mount has been repaired

Pass 6 Oct 2020 21,176 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

front engine mounting has been repaired!the repair is wearing thin!!

headlight mask fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 20,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front engine mounting has been repaired

headlight light mask fitted

rear swing arm rusting

Pass 6 Sep 2018 19,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front engine mount has been repaired

head light mask fitted

rear side light on 50 % working

Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,315 miles

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

front engine mounting started to deteriorate

front headlight mask fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 18,944 miles

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

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

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,405 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

headlamp converter fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 17,857 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

the chain has a tight links

the front engine mount has been repaired

the front tyre is very slightly cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2013 16,780 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

the front engine mount has been repaired

Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,310 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 16,310 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 15,702 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 15,177 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 15,177 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,927 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,590 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 9,802 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 8,055 miles

Centre Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2005 8,055 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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AF02 VCX is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF02 VCX, 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 AF02 VCX registered?

AF02 VCX is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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