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VA06 EXT

2006 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,078 mi
Last recorded28,078 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GSF120016,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 EXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 28,078 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

abs light staying on

Fail 16 Jun 2022 28,078 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

abs light staying on

Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,856 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 44,539 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 27,035 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 27,022 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 24,370 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 24,141 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 24,150 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,038 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 20,515 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,172 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 17,189 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 17,106 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 11,679 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 EXT is a 2006 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

VA06 EXT is a 2006 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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