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SF04 PYD

2004 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,546 mi
Last recorded23,546 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSF120016,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 PYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 23,546 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 23,411 miles

Central Front Slight oil leak at front of engine, near headers.

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Loose and noisy but not likely to fall off. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 22,912 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 22,399 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 22,389 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 19,293 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 18,823 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 17,809 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 17,097 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 May 2017 17,039 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 May 2016 16,255 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 16,199 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey exhaust split all round (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,268 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 14,151 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2011 14,151 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010
Fail 25 May 2010 12,300 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 9,812 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 9,812 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 5,421 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 4,389 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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SF04 PYD is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,632 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 SF04 PYD, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SF04 PYD is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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