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RU02 GKR

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

47,092 mi
Last recorded47,092 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU02 GKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 47,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 47,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 46,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,845 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 46,816 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 46,751 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 46,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 46,315 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,046 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 45,401 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 44,831 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 44,594 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,078 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 May 2014 43,214 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 May 2014 43,214 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,537 miles

exhaust has slight leak from gasket

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 8 May 2013 42,537 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 42,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 40,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 38,048 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 6 May 2010 38,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,256 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 35,256 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,241 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,929 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,716 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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RU02 GKR is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RU02 GKR, 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 RU02 GKR registered?

RU02 GKR is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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