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YG52 RPZ

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,801 mi
Last recorded44,801 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 44,801 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 43,150 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 43,101 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 40,906 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 40,622 miles

front tyre slightly deflated

Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,350 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 38,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016
Pass 15 Sep 2015

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 110 KgF (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 100 KgF (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2015

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 30 KgF (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20 KgF (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,197 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front tyre valve perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front tyre valve perished

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,325 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,712 miles
Pass 6 May 2010

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

can not read mileage

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 30 Apr 2010

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

can not read mileage

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 May 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain lube on rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,254 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 26,254 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,601 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no plate light not working

Fail 18 Apr 2007 24,601 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Outer Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no plate light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,679 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 19,249 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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YG52 RPZ 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 75%.

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 RPZ, 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 RPZ registered?

YG52 RPZ is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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