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YR02 VUG

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,005 mi
Last recorded33,005 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 VUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 33,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 32,917 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2023

Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 32,801 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 32,477 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 30,678 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,615 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 23,953 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,422 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 17,615 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 16,776 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 15,401 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 14,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,093 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 11,494 miles

rear tyre pluged

Pass 18 May 2006 9,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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YR02 VUG is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR02 VUG, 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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YR02 VUG is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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