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BU02 ORC

2002 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

32,884 mi
Last recorded32,884 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ORC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 32,884 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 32,880 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 32,872 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 32,864 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 32,848 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 31,992 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside 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 corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 31,992 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,728 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 27,088 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 26,401 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 25,346 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 25,336 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,319 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,703 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

engine revs excessively

Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,981 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

advise front brake lever slightly damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,671 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 18,318 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,470 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 12,396 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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BU02 ORC is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BU02 ORC, 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 BU02 ORC registered?

BU02 ORC is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is BU02 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 ORC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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