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AF02 VLT

2002 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,500 mi
Last recorded20,500 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VLT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,500 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 20,376 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,465 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 15,938 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,012 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 33,368 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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AF02 VLT is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

AF02 VLT is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is AF02 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 VLT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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