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AV02 TSU

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,694 mi
Last recorded34,694 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 TSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 34,694 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 34,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 34,303 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 34,202 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 32,890 miles

both front indicators have temporary repair

front brake lever has slight travel

Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,841 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 31,841 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 31,134 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 31,134 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 May 2014 29,584 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 29,579 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 29,477 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 29,477 miles

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 28,517 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 28,517 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 27,475 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,589 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,366 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,133 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,509 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 17,456 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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AV02 TSU is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV02 TSU, 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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AV02 TSU is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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