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MF52 AYT

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,367 mi
Last recorded63,367 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 AYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on minimum limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

oil cooler pipe leak

Fail 7 Aug 2025 63,367 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre line of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on minimum limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

oil cooler pipe leak

Pass 28 Jun 2024 62,325 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 62,135 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 61,514 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 60,303 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 58,951 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,035 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,409 miles

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

Offside Brake disc(s) has slight run out FAIRLY SURE IT IS THE OS DISC BUT NEEDS CHECKING PROPERLY (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

IGNITION SW NOT TURNING ON CONSISTANTLY

PASSENGER GRAB RAIL INSECURE

Fail 19 Jul 2017 52,374 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey HEADER PIPES LOOSE WHERE THEY ATTACH TO ENGINE (7.1.1b)

Headlamp insecure FRONT FAIRING MOUNT LOOSE (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low DIP TOO LOW (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. NEEDS GLUEING (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation PERISHED, NEEDS REPLACING (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Brake disc(s) has slight run out FAIRLY SURE IT IS THE OS DISC BUT NEEDS CHECKING PROPERLY (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

IGNITION SW NOT TURNING ON CONSISTANTLY

PASSENGER GRAB RAIL INSECURE

Pass 25 Jun 2016 51,154 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,073 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 50,943 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 48,715 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 48,715 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear grabrail loose

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,331 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 46,306 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,056 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 40,847 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 40,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,553 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 32,264 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,364 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 26,770 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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

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MF52 AYT is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver 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 MF52 AYT, 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 MF52 AYT registered?

MF52 AYT is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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