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BJ03 KCA

2003 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,305 mi
Last recorded27,305 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GSF120017,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 KCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 27,305 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 27,213 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 27,075 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 25,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 25,535 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 24,361 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 23,352 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 22,300 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 21,613 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 19,434 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,431 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 19,431 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 19,408 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 May 2012 18,355 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 18,355 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)

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 17,155 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 11,962 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,492 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 10,311 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 9,922 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 9,908 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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BJ03 KCA is a 2003 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 17,618 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 BJ03 KCA, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ03 KCA is a 2003 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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