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BD02 VLE

2002 Suzuki GSXR1000

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,685 mi
Last recorded54,685 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSXR100017,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 VLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 54,685 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 51,054 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 50,386 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 49,280 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 49,280 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 47,565 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 42,434 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 40,295 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 37,176 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 34,770 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 34,748 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,338 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 31,338 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 28,079 miles

rear brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 May 2013 23,377 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 23,360 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front parking light not working

Fail 17 Sep 2011 19,886 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 19,886 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,342 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 16,995 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 13,449 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,530 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR1000?

Based on 116,687 MOT tests across 10,071 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
10,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,205
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,144
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 540
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 493
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 370
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BD02 VLE is a 2002 Suzuki GSXR1000 in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki GSXR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,878 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 GSXR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD02 VLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD02 VLE registered?

BD02 VLE is a 2002 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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