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YJ04 VOF

2004 Suzuki GSF1200

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

49,245 mi
Last recorded49,245 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSF120016,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 VOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 49,245 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 49,082 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 49,071 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyre wearing uneven.

Pass 12 Mar 2022 44,824 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 39,918 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 39,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 36,912 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 33,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,414 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 18,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 18,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,977 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 14,426 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,426 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,554 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 13,554 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 12,471 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,471 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 11,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,488 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 10,488 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,420 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 VOF is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200 in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

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

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