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SP56 NWD

2006 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,376 mi
Last recorded36,376 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GSF120016,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 NWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 36,376 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 36,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 35,677 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 34,527 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 33,010 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 32,255 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 31,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 31,341 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 27,510 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2019 27,478 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2017 26,302 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear number plate lamp inop

Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,269 miles

BOTH TYRES WEARING ODDLY

Fail 9 Jun 2016 24,255 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

ABS LAMP REMAINS ON

BOTH TYRES WEARING ODDLY

Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,841 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,707 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 20,707 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 18,423 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,568 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,931 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 10,209 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 10,209 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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SP56 NWD 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 71.4%.

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 SP56 NWD, 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 SP56 NWD registered?

SP56 NWD is a 2006 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is SP56 NWD safe to buy?

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