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SG02 VGN

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,375 mi
Last recorded27,375 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 VGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 27,375 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 26,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 24,739 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 24,110 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 24,110 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 24,088 miles

Central Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2019 23,934 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 23,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 22,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 22,057 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 21,668 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 20,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 19,847 miles

corrosion on chain

Fail 13 Oct 2014 19,847 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

corrosion on chain

Pass 19 Jun 2013 16,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 15,346 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 13,149 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 13,149 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 12,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 12,016 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 11,733 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 11,445 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 11,143 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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SG02 VGN is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SG02 VGN, 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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SG02 VGN is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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