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RO02 YCW

2002 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,140 mi
Last recorded26,140 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K215,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 YCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX-R1000 K2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 26,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 25,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 23,693 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 22,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 22,479 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 22,473 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Inner pads (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2014 21,658 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 21,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 20,205 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 19,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 19,669 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,534 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,006 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 14,006 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 13,435 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,435 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 12,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,232 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
787
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Direction indicator not working 5
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width 5
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RO02 YCW is a 2002 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 15,227 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 GSX-R1000 K2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO02 YCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO02 YCW registered?

RO02 YCW is a 2002 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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