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WV52 DKL

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,566 mi
Last recorded30,566 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 DKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 30,566 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 30,560 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 26,865 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2024 26,862 miles

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected loose (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2023 24,897 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 20,775 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 20,775 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 17,635 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 17,635 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 15,532 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 15,532 miles

Rear Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 15,520 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 14,628 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 14,628 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 13,289 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 13,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Suspect fuel leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 11,386 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

steering head bearings very notchy

Fail 2 Jun 2016 11,316 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Engine mount bolt missing (6.2.1h)

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 8,971 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 8,836 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 8,627 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 8,253 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 7,679 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 2,566 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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WV52 DKL is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WV52 DKL, 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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WV52 DKL is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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