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V980 LTA

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,460 mi
Last recorded30,460 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 LTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 30,460 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 29,978 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 29,978 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 29,543 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 29,149 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 27,195 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 25,604 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 25,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,839 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 24,811 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 24,286 miles

FRONT PADS APPEAR LOW,FRONT BRAKE FLUID CLOSE TO MINIMUM,LONG TRAVEL REAR BRAKE PEDAL.

Pass 5 May 2015 24,012 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 23,648 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,976 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,511 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,542 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 16,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,205 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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V980 LTA is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 21,483 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 V980 LTA, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V980 LTA registered?

V980 LTA is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V980 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V980 LTA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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