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HV55 GWF

2005 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

22,528 mi
Last recorded22,528 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF120015,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 GWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 22,528 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 21,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 21,259 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 21,256 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r foot rest very tight to move

Pass 24 Aug 2022 20,586 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 19,795 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 19,779 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 18,690 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit large piece of tin in trad (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 17,032 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 17,032 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 15,395 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 14,543 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering Headlamp touching steering lock and bottom of ignition barrel. (2.1.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 14,543 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering Headlamp touching steering lock and bottom of ignition barrel. (2.1.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,637 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 13,637 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,356 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 9,584 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 8,084 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 6,185 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 4,846 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 3,197 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 1,690 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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HV55 GWF is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HV55 GWF, 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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HV55 GWF is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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