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W493 BEO

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,319 mi
Last recorded26,319 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 BEO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 26,319 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 25,023 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 24,847 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 24,073 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 24,073 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 23,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 21,754 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 21,753 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 21,343 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,196 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,535 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 19,733 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 19,266 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 18,745 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 18,745 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 18,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 18,236 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,236 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,814 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,807 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,045 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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W493 BEO is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W493 BEO, 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 W493 BEO registered?

W493 BEO is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W493 BEO safe to buy?

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