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W386 PFS

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,511 mi
Last recorded40,511 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW386 PFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 40,511 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Tyre old

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 40,506 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Front switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Front Tyre old

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 39,548 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 39,347 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,363 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 35,361 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,593 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,096 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 24,823 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 23,867 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 16,523 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,330 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 13,330 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 9,432 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 9,432 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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W386 PFS is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W386 PFS, 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 W386 PFS registered?

W386 PFS is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W386 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W386 PFS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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