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WV02 HWZ

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

40,950 mi
Last recorded40,950 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 40,950 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,688 miles

Play in suspension bushes

Rear brake slightly binding

Some LED's not working in main rear indicators

Fail 14 Jun 2016 34,441 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure bobbins excessively worn, spring washers etc broken/damaged (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators incorporated within rear light. (1.1.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain rusty/worn/bone dry.

Play in suspension bushes

Rear brake slightly binding

Some LED's not working in main rear indicators

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,860 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 32,835 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 23,145 miles

Clutch fliud level low

Fail 15 Jul 2014 23,145 miles

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

Clutch fliud level low

Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,439 miles

Front and rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 14 Jun 2013 21,439 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front and rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,150 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 10,150 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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 HWZ is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 HWZ, 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 HWZ registered?

WV02 HWZ is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WV02 HWZ shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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