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YJ04 COU

2004 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,647 mi
Last recorded38,647 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSF120016,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 COU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 38,647 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 38,604 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 38,601 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 38,416 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 38,375 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 38,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 38,003 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 38,003 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 37,084 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 36,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,639 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 35,908 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,695 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,823 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 27,860 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 23,622 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 23,622 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,084 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,013 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 10,652 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 2,611 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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YJ04 COU is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,632 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 YJ04 COU, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ04 COU registered?

YJ04 COU is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is YJ04 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ04 COU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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