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YC51 LGU

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,496 mi
Last recorded24,496 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 LGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 24,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 24,247 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 22,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 22,296 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 20,083 miles

1 rear position light not working

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

Nearside Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 14,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 14,669 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 14,010 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 14,007 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 13,433 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 13,216 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,709 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 11,677 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 29 May 2008 10,074 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 10,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,735 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 7,649 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 7,442 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 6,014 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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YC51 LGU is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YC51 LGU, 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 YC51 LGU registered?

YC51 LGU is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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