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S20 HKE

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 HKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 5 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 11 May 2022 5 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Jul 2012 29,160 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,160 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake binding slightly.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 29,153 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

n/s/r passenger footrest sized

no number plate light fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake binding slightly.

Fail 3 Aug 2009 20,175 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

number plate slightly deteriated.

o/s and n/s footrest circlips missing.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,175 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

number plate slightly deteriated.

o/s and n/s footrest circlips missing.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 20,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

o/s sidelight not working.

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake binding slightly.

Fail 12 May 2007 15,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 15,762 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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S20 HKE is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S20 HKE, 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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S20 HKE is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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