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VX04 BYM

2004 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,881 mi
Last recorded42,881 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSF120016,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 BYM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,881 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 42,825 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 42,820 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 42,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 42,366 miles

Front Brake slightly binding

Front Tyre slightly cracking

Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Aug 2016 40,689 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,060 miles

Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,714 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2013 32,903 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 32,903 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,712 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 28,712 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 21,054 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,227 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 7,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 5,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 4,639 miles

front tyre 2.00mm

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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VX04 BYM is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VX04 BYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX04 BYM registered?

VX04 BYM is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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