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YL02 EWZ

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,528 mi
Last recorded49,528 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 EWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 49,528 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 46,314 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 46,288 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 43,723 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 41,731 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 39,865 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 39,865 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 38,396 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 38,396 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 39,995 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 34,363 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 34,363 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,446 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 26,435 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 25,747 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,535 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 22,365 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,306 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 21,743 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,922 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,680 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 4,842 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,842 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,614 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 9,614 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 7,868 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 7,346 miles

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

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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YL02 EWZ is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL02 EWZ, 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 YL02 EWZ registered?

YL02 EWZ is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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