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BF52 OEH

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,208 mi
Last recorded38,208 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 OEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 38,208 miles

Front Steering bar slighty out of alignement

Pass 27 Mar 2024 32,052 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

lights permanently masked at time of test, machine only to be used in daylight hours and not in adverse weather conditions

Fail 26 Mar 2024 32,030 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 30,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 30,828 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 30,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,981 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 224,342 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 20,475 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,475 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 May 2012 19,064 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 14,949 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,698 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 14,698 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 13,794 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 9,916 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 8,702 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 OEH is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OEH, 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 OEH is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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