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YG52 LPV

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

20,305 mi
Last recorded20,305 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 LPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 20,305 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 19,551 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 43,253 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 43,251 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 42,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 41,263 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 40,416 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 39,157 miles

brake pedal has long travel, recommend further investigation.

Pass 5 Jan 2019 38,068 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight cracking around holes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 38,068 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly revs rise on right lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight cracking around holes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 35,707 miles

o/s/r brake pad worn

Fail 2 Oct 2017 35,690 miles

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

o/s/r brake pad worn

Pass 2 Oct 2017 35,690 miles

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

o/s/r brake pad worn.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,664 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 31,797 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,725 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,418 miles

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

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

both handle bar levers just touch the fly screen

Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,620 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,295 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 18,177 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 17,647 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 17,086 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 17,086 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 16,302 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 11,975 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 11,975 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YG52 LPV is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YG52 LPV, 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 YG52 LPV registered?

YG52 LPV is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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