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AE53 FVH

2003 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,669 mi
Last recorded50,669 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GSF120017,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 50,669 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 50,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated lever snapped (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower oil leak suspect oil cooler hose

Nearside Rear chain guard missing

Pass 31 May 2018 42,151 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 35,998 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 35,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure in housing (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,541 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,019 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,682 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 24,461 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,023 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,539 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake pads getting low.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 21,539 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,157 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2008 13,293 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2008 13,293 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 11,522 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2007 11,522 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 9,021 miles

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))

Fail 21 Sep 2006 9,021 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear 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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AE53 FVH is a 2003 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 17,618 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 AE53 FVH, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE53 FVH registered?

AE53 FVH is a 2003 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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