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GK52 SVY

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,278 mi
Last recorded73,278 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 SVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 73,278 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 73,227 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2023 73,225 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,610 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 67,428 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 59,264 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 59,264 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,919 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 57,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 52,817 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,010 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 49,010 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,010 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 46,224 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 40,444 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 40,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 35,588 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,224 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 28,224 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,432 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 18,507 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 7,975 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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GK52 SVY is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GK52 SVY, 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 GK52 SVY registered?

GK52 SVY is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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