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BF52 ODE

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,830 mi
Last recorded27,830 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ODE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 27,830 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 27,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 27,266 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 26,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 26,530 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2022 26,507 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 25,989 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top and bottom bushes on rear shock absorber Bell crank lever (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 25,195 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 24,737 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively feels rough when back wheel rotated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2014 24,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,882 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,592 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 20,473 miles

front inner brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,046 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 14,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 10,264 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 10,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 8,912 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 8,057 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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BF52 ODE is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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