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BD02 VLX

2002 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,699 mi
Last recorded27,699 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K215,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 VLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX-R1000 K2
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 27,699 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 26,335 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 24,442 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 24,442 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 23,146 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 23,128 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 23,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 23,072 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 23,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 22,905 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 22,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 22,177 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front Mudguard Rear Bolt Missing - but not insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Gear Lever Pivot lightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,149 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 19,595 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,317 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 18,317 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,031 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 15,516 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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 14 May 2008 15,224 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 14,278 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2006 13,610 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
787
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Direction indicator not working 5
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width 5
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BD02 VLX is a 2002 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2 in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 15,227 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-R1000 K2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD02 VLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD02 VLX is a 2002 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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