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R40 MGH

2006 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

38,333 mi
Last recorded38,333 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GSF120016,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 MGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 38,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 37,924 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 37,913 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 37,586 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 36,685 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 36,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 35,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 20 May 2020 35,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,851 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 34,851 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 34,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,893 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,299 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,852 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,531 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 25,531 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,231 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 22,231 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,702 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 16,654 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,051 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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R40 MGH is a 2006 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 16,232 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 R40 MGH, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R40 MGH registered?

R40 MGH is a 2006 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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