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GU05 VTA

2005 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,292 mi
Last recorded27,292 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF120015,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 27,292 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 27,292 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 26,378 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 26,349 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 25,789 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 25,748 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2019 24,000 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 24,707 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 20,062 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 19,999 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 19,999 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 14,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 13,152 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 11,042 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 VTA is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

GU05 VTA is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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