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AV52 HWA

2002 Suzuki GSF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

18,653 mi
Last recorded18,653 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF60017,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 HWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 18,653 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 18,653 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 18,058 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Plug Fitted in Rear Tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 18,058 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Plug Fitted in Rear Tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 17,950 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear tyre has a plug type repair

Fail 1 Aug 2022 17,950 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear tyre has a plug type repair

Pass 25 Jun 2020 17,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 17,246 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 17,246 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 15,459 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 15,459 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 12,092 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 10,860 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 9,528 miles

chain slightly loose and worn

number plate light inop

Fail 6 Dec 2013 9,528 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

chain slightly loose and worn

number plate light inop

Fail 2 Oct 2012 8,658 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 8,658 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 6,270 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 5,896 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 5,507 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 4,832 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 3,686 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 3,230 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 3,201 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?

Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
21,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,807
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,281
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3,053
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,662
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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AV52 HWA is a 2002 Suzuki GSF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 17,686 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 GSF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV52 HWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV52 HWA is a 2002 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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