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BF52 HLX

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,296 mi
Last recorded26,296 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 HLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2025 26,296 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Frame crossmember seriously corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023

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

Front Forks slightly corroded slight pitted stauntions (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 26,072 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 25,018 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 25,018 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 22,688 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 22,688 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror very lose

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 18,594 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 18,588 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 12,791 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 12,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,173 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 11,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 11,403 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 11,017 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 10,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 9,899 miles

1 Tail light bulb not working

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,939 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 8,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 8,587 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 7,768 miles

front pads low.

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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BF52 HLX is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF52 HLX, 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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BF52 HLX is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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