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AV52 JLO

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

28,059 mi
Last recorded28,059 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 JLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 28,059 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 27,947 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 27,917 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 27,872 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 27,872 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 27,049 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 27,049 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 25,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 24,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 24,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 22,926 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,411 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,329 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,199 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,090 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,366 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 19,366 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 15,316 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,561 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 8,561 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,040 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 8,040 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 7,923 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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AV52 JLO is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AV52 JLO, 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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AV52 JLO is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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