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EL02 SML

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

950 mi
Last recorded950 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL02 SML
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 950 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Fail 27 May 2024 950 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 950 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 736 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 746 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 33,554 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 33,298 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 33,298 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,400 miles

Central Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Central Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,491 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,072 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 18,453 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 13,340 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 12,266 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 11,501 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 11,501 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 9,315 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 7,986 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 6,961 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 3,913 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?

Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,887
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,277
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,004
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 775
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 637
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EL02 SML is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 18,961 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 GSF1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,887 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EL02 SML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EL02 SML is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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