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W353 SMR

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Beige Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,372 mi
Last recorded13,372 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 SMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 13,372 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 13,329 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 13,319 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 13,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 13,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 May 2015 13,228 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 13,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 12,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 12,983 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 12,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 12,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 10,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 10,063 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,994 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 7,269 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 6,186 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,089 miles

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

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

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

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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W353 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Beige with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W353 SMR, 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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W353 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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