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CE02 MXB

2002 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,445 mi
Last recorded33,445 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 MXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 33,445 miles

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

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

Rear tyre has a nail/screw in it (have not determined if it is leaking).

luggage rack incorrect for bike , only secured by 2 bolts and held in position by seat and riders weight - thus- not as strong as it should be.

some corrosion on chrome fork legs - if allowed to get worse could cause seal damage.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 33,445 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty affected by clutch lever (1.2.4)

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

Rear tyre has a nail/screw in it (have not determined if it is leaking).

luggage rack incorrect for bike , only secured by 2 bolts and held in position by seat and riders weight - thus- not as strong as it should be.

some corrosion on chrome fork legs - if allowed to get worse could cause seal damage.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,293 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 29,293 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 29,293 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 26,635 miles

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

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 12 Jun 2015 26,635 miles

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 11 Jun 2014 22,865 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,244 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 22,237 miles

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,894 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 21,065 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,360 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 19,384 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,866 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 17,559 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,559 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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CE02 MXB is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE02 MXB, 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 CE02 MXB registered?

CE02 MXB is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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