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AE53 FVT

2003 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

16,877 mi
Last recorded16,877 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GSF120017,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 16,877 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 15,552 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 15,547 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 13,594 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 11,117 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 10,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 9,360 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 8,795 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 8,453 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 8,435 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 8,435 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 8,320 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 7,785 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 7,610 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2012 7,437 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 7,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 6,653 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 6,653 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 4,743 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 4,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Aug 2008 3,759 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 2,938 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 2,110 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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AE53 FVT is a 2003 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

AE53 FVT is a 2003 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is AE53 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 FVT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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