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VU52 JFN

2002 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

44,265 mi
Last recorded44,265 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF60017,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 JFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2026 44,265 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock Linkage Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2025 43,647 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 40,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 38,110 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,121 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 36,097 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 31,184 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 27,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 22,276 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside handlebar has reduced clearance on full lock.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 22,276 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside handlebar has reduced clearance on full lock.

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 19,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handle bars possible bent

Pass 20 Aug 2016 19,319 miles

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

Handlebars possibly slightly deformed

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' front wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 19,319 miles

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

Handlebars possibly slightly deformed

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' front wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 18,200 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Handlebars possibly deformed

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear brake pedal movement slightly stiff

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 18,200 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Handlebars possibly deformed

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear brake pedal movement slightly stiff

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 17,614 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handle bars possible bent

Fail 30 Jul 2013 15,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handle bars may me bent slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2013 15,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handle bars may me bent slightly

Fail 4 Aug 2012 14,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

handle possible bent

Pass 4 Aug 2012 14,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

handle possible bent

Pass 1 Aug 2011 13,574 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,296 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,613 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 11,683 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 10,853 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 8,924 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?

Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
21,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,807
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,281
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3,053
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,662
Full Suzuki GSF600 reliability report

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VU52 JFN is a 2002 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 17,686 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 GSF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 JFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU52 JFN is a 2002 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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