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EK51 KPO

2002 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,753 mi
Last recorded45,753 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 KPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 45,753 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 May 2017 45,737 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 45,636 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 45,636 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on (6.2.1f)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,589 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 45,588 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 45,491 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Handlebars slightly bent

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 45,491 miles

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

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Handlebars slightly bent

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,699 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

advise underbody slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,691 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 39,703 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 33,257 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,951 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 23,049 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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EK51 KPO is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK51 KPO, 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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EK51 KPO is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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