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BV51 KZS

2002 Suzuki GSX1400

White Petrol 1402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

36,665 mi
Last recorded36,665 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSX140018,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 KZS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1400
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 36,665 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 36,180 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 35,607 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 35,111 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 34,104 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 34,104 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,882 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 32,269 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 31,634 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 31,634 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire where the fuel pipe is joined to the pump underneath tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 30,776 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,304 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 25,448 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 25,448 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 21,239 miles

Offside Rear Lower Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 21,239 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 20,170 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 20,170 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 18,428 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 17,263 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,346 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,429 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 10,987 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 10,987 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,746 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 9,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 6,457 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1400?

Based on 66,306 MOT tests across 4,395 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
786
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 700
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 312
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 189
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 188
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 172
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BV51 KZS is a 2002 Suzuki GSX1400 in White with a 1,402cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki GSX1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 18,178 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 GSX1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV51 KZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki GSX1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV51 KZS registered?

BV51 KZS is a 2002 Suzuki GSX1400, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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