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W493 VHR

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,288 mi
Last recorded39,288 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 VHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,288 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 39,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 36,415 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 34,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 32,148 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 32,124 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 28,698 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,698 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,482 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 23,198 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 23,157 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 11,679 miles

Front brake slight binding

Fail 9 Nov 2009 11,679 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front brake slight binding

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 VHR is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

W493 VHR is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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