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W435 CAJ

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,321 mi
Last recorded44,321 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW435 CAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 44,321 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 43,506 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 43,364 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 43,123 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 42,671 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 41,778 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,392 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,380 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,046 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 32,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 27,712 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 23,458 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 23,458 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,178 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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W435 CAJ is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W435 CAJ, 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 W435 CAJ registered?

W435 CAJ is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W435 CAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W435 CAJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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