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BD52 EBP

2002 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,790 mi
Last recorded66,790 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 EBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 66,790 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,476 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 66,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Full of water, blown out with air line (7.7 (c))

Rear reflector likely to become detached Retaining screw not tight (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 66,363 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 11,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 11,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,000 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,233 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,683 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 27,683 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,773 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,211 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front engine mount cracked

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

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

Wires are being trapped when full lock is used

Fail 12 Apr 2013 23,211 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front engine mount cracked

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Wires are being trapped when full lock is used

Fail 2 Mar 2013 23,182 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 18,012 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,663 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,793 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 12,103 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 10,502 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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BD52 EBP is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD52 EBP, 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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BD52 EBP is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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