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VE54 ACV

2004 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

4,498 mi
Last recorded4,498 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSF120016,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 ACV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 4,498 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 4,481 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 4,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 2,709 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 2,666 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 881 miles

chain guard missing

Pass 2 Jun 2020 34 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 1 Jun 2020 25 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 8 Sep 2014 1,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

has small oil leek sump

Fail 30 Aug 2014 1,413 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

has small oil leek sump

Pass 18 May 2013 13,048 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 10,923 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 10,759 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 10,759 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 8,820 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 7,189 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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VE54 ACV is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE54 ACV, 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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What year was VE54 ACV registered?

VE54 ACV is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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