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BU04 YTR

2004 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,605 mi
Last recorded35,605 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSF120016,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 35,605 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 34,747 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 33,402 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 32,895 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,544 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 31,538 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 31,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 29,315 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 29,315 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,283 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 27,274 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 26,240 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 26,240 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,657 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 20,705 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 19,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,577 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,892 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,427 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,748 miles

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

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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BU04 YTR is a 2004 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 2004 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,632 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 BU04 YTR, 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 YTR?

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What year was BU04 YTR registered?

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

Is BU04 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 YTR 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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