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GU05 VSP

2005 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,227 mi
Last recorded41,227 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF120015,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VSP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 41,227 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 40,119 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 40,119 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 38,901 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 37,979 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 30,756 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 30,756 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 21,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 21,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 14,385 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 14,238 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 14,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,861 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 10,385 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 6,648 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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GU05 VSP is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU05 VSP, 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 GU05 VSP registered?

GU05 VSP is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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