MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
950 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
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))
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Centre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was EL02 SML registered?
EL02 SML is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 May 2002.
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