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CE02 SYY

2002 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,952 mi
Last recorded17,952 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 SYY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 17,952 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 17,561 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Bag jammed in rear wheel but wheel free at present

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 13,510 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 13,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 12,349 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 12,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 11,169 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 8,986 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,720 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 7,720 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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 SYY is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

CE02 SYY is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is CE02 SYY safe to buy?

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