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HJ05 WSW

2005 Suzuki GSF1200

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,636 mi
Last recorded21,636 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF120015,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 WSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 21,636 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 21,636 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working from rear brake control. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 21,493 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 21,409 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 21,400 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition deterated and rattling (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 21,267 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 20,580 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 20,580 miles

Direction indicator likely to become detached R/H Front (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Direction indicator not working L/H Front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 20,569 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear grab handle loose

Pass 6 Mar 2018 20,102 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 20,102 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 19,814 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

o/s/f footrest pivot worn

Fail 25 Jul 2016 19,814 miles

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

Direction indicator damaged and function impaired n/s/f (1.5.3a)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.5.1b)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil o/s (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

o/s/f footrest pivot worn

Pass 9 May 2015 18,688 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 18,688 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 15,771 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 11,379 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 11,379 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 8,786 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 8,166 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 7,636 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 6,735 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 5,921 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 5,921 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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HJ05 WSW is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200 in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJ05 WSW, 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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HJ05 WSW is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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