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FY02 HNU

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,440 mi
Last recorded93,440 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 HNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 93,440 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

throttle slow to self return

Fail 5 May 2026 93,439 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

oil leak

throttle slow to self return

Pass 5 Mar 2025 93,428 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 93,415 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 93,407 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 93,319 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 93,319 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,011 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,439 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 91,885 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

engine oil leak noticed from cooler pipe

fuel smell noticed but no visiable leaks found

Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,466 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 90,453 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,646 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,923 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,339 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,656 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 61,656 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,122 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 48,122 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 32,862 miles

front brake spongy

Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,404 miles

front brake a little spongy.

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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FY02 HNU is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY02 HNU, 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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FY02 HNU is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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