CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU04 VZB

2004 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,126 mi
Last recorded14,126 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSF120016,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 VZB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 14,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 14,030 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 13,952 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 13,727 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 13,478 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 13,310 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 13,137 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 12,953 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 12,693 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 12,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 12,149 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencer fitted with baffle (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 11,526 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 10,917 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 10,917 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 6,747 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 6,636 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 6,291 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear reflector missing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 5,705 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

l/h grip loose

Pass 31 Jan 2009 3,774 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 576 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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU04 VZB is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,632 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU04 VZB, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU04 VZB?

You can check the full history of BU04 VZB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU04 VZB registered?

BU04 VZB is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is BU04 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 VZB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU04 VZB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU04 VZB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.