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GN05 FOV

2005 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,950 mi
Last recorded28,950 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF120015,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 FOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 28,950 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 28,924 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 27,991 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 26,094 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 25,028 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 25,026 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Only 1 bulb working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 24,281 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spots in chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 23,971 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 23,473 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot on chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 23,473 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot on chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 23,197 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 20,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2016 18,226 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 18,226 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 16,155 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 16,155 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 14,037 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 25 May 2013 11,757 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 9,000 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 7,971 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 1 May 2010 7,376 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Weak centre stand return spring.

Fail 1 May 2010 7,376 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Weak centre stand return spring.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,202 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 5,051 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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GN05 FOV is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,170 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 GN05 FOV, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN05 FOV registered?

GN05 FOV is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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