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VA06 EXS

2006 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

50,416 mi
Last recorded50,416 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GSF120016,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 EXS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 50,416 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 49,261 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 44,310 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 44,241 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre is unsuitable ** Rear tyre fitted wrong rotation ** Client advised that tyre is over 20 years old and advised to fit new tyre. (5.2.3 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 44,218 miles

Central Front Lower Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 38,920 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 38,917 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 38,917 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2019 38,695 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 37,704 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 37,433 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,011 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 31,989 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 31,989 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,725 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 29,725 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,750 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 25,249 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,233 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 20,229 miles

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 15,714 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 15,714 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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VA06 EXS is a 2006 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VA06 EXS, 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 VA06 EXS registered?

VA06 EXS is a 2006 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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The MOT history for VA06 EXS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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