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OY02 VLA

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,471 mi
Last recorded25,471 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 VLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 25,471 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 25,471 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 25,429 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 25,368 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 25,275 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 25,193 miles

Front front tyre has cracking to sidewalls

Valve stem slightly damaged both tyre (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 24,681 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 24,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 22,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 22,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 22,670 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 22,473 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 22,240 miles

clutch lever is bent

screen damaged

slight bind and squeak on rear brake

Pass 29 May 2013 21,590 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,523 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,200 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 20,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,341 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,405 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 12,678 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,982 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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OY02 VLA is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY02 VLA, 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 OY02 VLA registered?

OY02 VLA is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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