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EF02 XAL

2002 Suzuki Gsx

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,915 mi
Last recorded42,915 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Gsx24,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 XAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 42,915 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 33,254 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 33,214 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also has free play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Suspension oil leaking on to disc (1.1.14 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Plate not standard size and letters to small (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 22,709 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 22,709 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 May 2015 21,897 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 21,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,323 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 19,323 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,839 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 16,839 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 11,005 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 11,005 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 10,831 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 5,854 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 5,851 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 3,174 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2006 2,858 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx?

Based on 18,575 MOT tests across 2,503 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
2,503
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 109
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
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EF02 XAL is a 2002 Suzuki Gsx in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Gsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 24,729 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 Gsx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF02 XAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Gsx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF02 XAL is a 2002 Suzuki Gsx, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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