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W387 VGY

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

24,887 mi
Last recorded24,887 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW387 VGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 24,887 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 24,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 23,614 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable noise at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 22,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 22,236 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 21,117 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm,, tyre 75% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre 66% worn, tread slightly squared off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 20,007 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 18,714 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 18,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 16,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 14,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 13,087 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 11,942 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 11,942 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 11,311 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 11,311 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 11,282 miles

Front Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 10,969 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

O/S bar end missing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 10,125 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Offside bar end weight missing.

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 10,125 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Offside bar end weight missing.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,938 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 7,173 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2006 6,644 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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W387 VGY is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W387 VGY, 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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W387 VGY is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 13 May 2000.

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