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W292 VGU

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Gold Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,135 mi
Last recorded37,135 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW292 VGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2025 37,135 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 36,294 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 35,658 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 34,252 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 34,252 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 33,461 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 31,795 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 31,795 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,649 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 29,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,164 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 25,894 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,342 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 20,979 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 20,979 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 May 2013 19,248 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 17,908 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,083 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 14,188 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 13,633 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 13,406 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 13,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,811 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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W292 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Gold with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 21,483 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 W292 VGU, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W292 VGU registered?

W292 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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