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VO56 HNJ

2006 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,912 mi
Last recorded35,912 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GSF120016,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 HNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 35,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 35,044 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 32,897 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 32,893 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 32,893 miles

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

Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2020 29,773 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 26,328 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 26,220 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 25,937 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 25,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,396 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,744 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 20,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

handle bars possible bent/left hand footrest slightly bent

Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 15,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 13,426 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 10,498 miles

Cut in rear tyre

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Handlebars possibly bent

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside front footrest slightly loose

Nearside handlebar grip partially loose

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Throttle slow to return

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 10,498 miles

Nearside handlebar grip partially loose

Cut in rear tyre

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Handlebars possibly bent

Nearside front footrest slightly loose

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Throttle slow to return

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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VO56 HNJ is a 2006 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 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 VO56 HNJ, 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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VO56 HNJ is a 2006 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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