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W486 PPD

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,314 mi
Last recorded44,314 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 PPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 44,314 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 44,314 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 42,924 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 42,320 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 41,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 41,359 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 41,359 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working Rear Brake Switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 39,459 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 39,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlights dirty and has no obvious beam on light tester (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn causing bumps in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 39,160 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 35,194 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 34,071 miles

INDICATORS FLASH CLOSE TO MAX LIMIT OF 120 A MINUTE

Fail 19 Apr 2018 34,071 miles

INDICATORS FLASH CLOSE TO MAX LIMIT OF 120 A MINUTE

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 33,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,897 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 30,179 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 28,938 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 28,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 27,539 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,161 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 24,412 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,412 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 20,749 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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W486 PPD is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W486 PPD, 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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W486 PPD is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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