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AE04 EDR

2004 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,426 mi
Last recorded35,426 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSF120016,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 EDR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 35,426 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 33,066 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 33,066 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 30,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 26,301 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose link pipe moving in joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 22,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 22,100 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 21,980 miles

rear tyre valve damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2015 21,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 21,073 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 19,788 miles

Note on light pitting in the front fork legs.

Fail 3 Aug 2013 19,770 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 18,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,429 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 15,089 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 15,089 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 9,884 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 9,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 9,615 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

on indicators flashing to limit

Fail 11 Jul 2009 9,615 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

on indicators flashing to limit

Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,020 miles

indicators flash fast to limmit

Pass 14 Jun 2007 4,830 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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AE04 EDR 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 72.7%.

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 AE04 EDR, 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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AE04 EDR is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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