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BF52 YSU

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,614 mi
Last recorded21,614 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 21,614 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 21,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 20,352 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 19,046 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 17,651 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 17,582 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 17,457 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 17,003 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 15,584 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,271 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 10,398 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 10,398 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,218 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,020 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 9,418 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 8,334 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 8,334 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

rear luggage & grab rail loose

Pass 23 Apr 2008 6,310 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 6,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 May 2007 5,395 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 YSU is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF52 YSU, 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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What year was BF52 YSU registered?

BF52 YSU is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BF52 YSU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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