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BU03 KZN

2003 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,028 mi
Last recorded40,028 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GSF120017,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 40,028 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 39,336 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 38,815 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 38,247 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 38,247 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 37,456 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 36,567 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 36,567 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 35,314 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 32,914 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 30,779 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 26,810 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Nov 2016 26,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Nov 2015 21,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 21,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 18,275 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 14,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 9,842 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,289 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 4,629 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 4,011 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 3,626 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 1,977 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 1,781 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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BU03 KZN is a 2003 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU03 KZN, 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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What year was BU03 KZN registered?

BU03 KZN is a 2003 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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