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WJ02 VUY

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

1,557 mi
Last recorded1,557 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 1,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 1,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 213 miles

1 of 2 rear side light not illuminating

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

throttle slightly sticking on carbs

Fail 25 Jan 2023 1,557 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock wiring loom trapping full left lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top and Bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 40,247 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 40,247 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick friction material completly worn away (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 38,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,292 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,022 miles

Clutch lever shortened. ball missing (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied ball missing (3.1.3c)

handle bar brace loose

Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,330 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 24,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 24,209 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension Exhaust (2.4.A.3a)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 24,190 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

exhaust blow

Pass 15 Nov 2014 20,605 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 11,544 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 10,737 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 1,020 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 9,391 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 8,224 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 5,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 4,782 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 4,782 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

front tyre has sm all cut across tread. (Replacement advised).

Pass 12 Jan 2006 3,078 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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

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WJ02 VUY is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJ02 VUY, 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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WJ02 VUY is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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