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S123 BAN

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,354 mi
Last recorded12,354 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 BAN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 12,354 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 12,297 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 12,297 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel Tap Area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 12,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 11,352 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 11,352 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,260 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 7,110 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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S123 BAN is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S123 BAN, 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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S123 BAN is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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