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S31 MHV

2006 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,916 mi
Last recorded17,916 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GSF120016,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 MHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 17,916 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 17,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 16,568 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 16,096 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 16,096 miles

Front Stop lamp not working REPLACED THE SWITCH DURING TEST (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 15,130 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 15,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 14,930 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 14,595 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 13,913 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 13,857 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated crack at seam (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 13,781 miles

non standard rear engine bolt fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 13,150 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre low on tread

Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,155 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 9,961 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 5,935 miles

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

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

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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S31 MHV is a 2006 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S31 MHV, 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 S31 MHV registered?

S31 MHV is a 2006 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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