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FD51 DBY

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 DBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside gear change pivot worn

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake piston outer seal showing

Rear cuts on outer centre line of tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play may be due to top yoke loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no lights tested at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2018

Fork yoke insecure one upper bolt missing and one loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe to engine (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

no lights tested at time of test

Nearside gear change pivot worn

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake piston outer seal showing

Rear cuts on outer centre line of tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play may be due to top yoke loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,329 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 26,329 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Footrest insecure both sides (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play suspect bearing carriers worn allowing wheel to float (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play wheel bearing carriers are worn or damaged allowing wheel to float side to side (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,659 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 20,832 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 20,832 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 19,623 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,821 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 17,799 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 16,571 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 15,463 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 14,515 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,083 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 10,680 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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FD51 DBY is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD51 DBY, 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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FD51 DBY is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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