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HW05 CTY

2005 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,788 mi
Last recorded30,788 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF120015,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 CTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 30,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 30,251 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 30,251 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 29,461 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 28,836 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 28,833 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking Carburetor bowl weeping (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 28,371 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 26,742 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 26,742 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 26,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,962 miles

Rear Nail in tyre £120 fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 25,460 miles

advise chain noisey

advise r/h chain tennsioer

Pass 10 Apr 2018 23,939 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,323 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 22,323 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 19,577 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,893 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,659 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 15,086 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 15,086 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,878 miles

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

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 10,189 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 7,675 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 4,996 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 4,996 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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HW05 CTY is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HW05 CTY, 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 HW05 CTY registered?

HW05 CTY is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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