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B440 VNK

1984 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,342 mi
Last recorded52,342 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB440 VNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 52,342 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,264 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 43,011 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,149 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2007 40,142 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 indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 39,647 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 39,647 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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B440 VNK is a 1984 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B440 VNK, 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 42 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B440 VNK is a 1984 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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