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GK51 VKH

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,555 mi
Last recorded52,555 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 VKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 52,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 52,264 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bobbins worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 51,836 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 51,217 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 50,356 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 50,356 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 49,460 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 49,460 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,158 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 48,158 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,915 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 45,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,510 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,475 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,784 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2014 39,369 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,411 miles

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

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2012 34,615 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 31,149 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,975 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,560 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 16,150 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 12,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 11,287 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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GK51 VKH is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK51 VKH, 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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GK51 VKH is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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