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RL02 GKZ

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

40,432 mi
Last recorded40,432 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 GKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 40,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 39,057 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 39,023 miles

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 38,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 38,317 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,003 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 37,264 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,997 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 34,649 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 34,636 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,593 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 31,014 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 30,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

tyres low on pressure

Pass 22 Oct 2011 29,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 27,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,789 miles

exhaust holed due to fouling swinging arm

Fail 17 Sep 2009 25,789 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

exhaust holed due to fouling swinging arm

Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,184 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 23,184 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,276 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

advise + hear hugger support fixings are in poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2006 20,967 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,967 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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RL02 GKZ is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RL02 GKZ, 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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RL02 GKZ is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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