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OV52 UNU

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,730 mi
Last recorded41,730 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 UNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 41,730 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 5 May 2021 41,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 4 May 2021 41,623 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 20 May 2020 41,398 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm legal limit, recommend replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2020 41,398 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm legal limit, recommend replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 41,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 41,224 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

rear brake travel

Pass 17 May 2018 40,804 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 May 2017 40,470 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 40,470 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 39,008 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 May 2016 39,008 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 37,292 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 35,973 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

offside grip damaged

rear luggage rack loose, mounting bolt missing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 17,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 8,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 2,945 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 2,818 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 17,070 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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OV52 UNU is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OV52 UNU, 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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OV52 UNU is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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