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CE52 NCO

2002 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

36,494 mi
Last recorded36,494 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GSF120018,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 NCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 36,494 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 35,406 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 34,483 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 34,483 miles

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,369 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 34,369 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess bearing (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,090 miles

Both front and rear brakes binding slightly.

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 34,068 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play linkage to shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Both front and rear brakes binding slightly.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,956 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 33,956 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,697 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 33,607 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,547 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 20,547 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,547 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,554 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 25,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,346 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 14,617 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 5,743 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 4,493 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

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CE52 NCO is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CE52 NCO, 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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CE52 NCO is a 2002 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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