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W47 XBN

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,816 mi
Last recorded41,816 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 XBN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 41,816 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 41,812 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch fluid cap insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,575 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 40,573 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,804 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,095 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 3,602 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

clutch leaver broken

exhaust not marked

Fail 12 Jul 2007 34,999 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 34,638 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

handlebar, clutch mastercylinder top is insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,190 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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W47 XBN is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W47 XBN, 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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W47 XBN is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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