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RV52 WMA

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,117 mi
Last recorded53,117 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 WMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 53,117 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 52,466 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 51,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 50,979 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 50,245 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 48,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 47,998 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 47,920 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 47,904 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play shocker lower (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,113 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 45,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 43,608 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 43,608 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 May 2014 37,973 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 29,451 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2013 29,451 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 26,283 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 25,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,266 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,350 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,992 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 9,431 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 9,431 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 5,040 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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RV52 WMA is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV52 WMA, 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 RV52 WMA registered?

RV52 WMA is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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