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WJ02 VVB

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

27,158 mi
Last recorded27,158 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 27,158 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear TAIL LAMP NOT WORKING

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 25,475 miles

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))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 25,462 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 23,795 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Forks slightly corroded Stanchions (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 23,489 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Forks slightly corroded Stanchions. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad area, (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 23,041 miles

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

Forks slightly corroded stantions (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 22,136 miles

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stantions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 22,136 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stantions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 18,393 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 18,329 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 14,474 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 14,474 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,589 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 8,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 7,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 4,789 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 4,715 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 3,928 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 2,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 2,283 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 2,058 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 VVB is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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