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YV04 JXZ

2004 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

12,441 mi
Last recorded12,441 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSF120016,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 JXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 12,441 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 12,441 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 12,364 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 12,292 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 11,930 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable Handlebars slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 11,930 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable Front tyre fitted round the wrong way (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear light changes colour when indicators used (4.2.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable Handlebars slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 11,431 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 11,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 11,098 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 10,673 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 10,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 10,409 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 9,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Nearside rear parking bulb failed.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 9,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking bulb failed.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 9,227 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 8,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 8,105 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 7,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 6,931 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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YV04 JXZ is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YV04 JXZ, 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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YV04 JXZ is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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