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WV02 FJA

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,748 mi
Last recorded43,748 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 FJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 43,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 43,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 43,745 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 43,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 43,650 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,505 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 39,454 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,826 miles

Battery cover securing screws missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front brake slightly spongy

Number 2 cylinder exhaust pipe spring missing

Number plate slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Scratching to exhaust silencer,possbly removing "Not for road use" type marking

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 38,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel tank neck rusty

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 33,188 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 23,440 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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WV02 FJA is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV02 FJA, 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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What year was WV02 FJA registered?

WV02 FJA is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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