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W497 FOW

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,816 mi
Last recorded44,816 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 FOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 44,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 44,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rusted and craked at link pipe jont. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Adjusted. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 44,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Starting to rot around header to link pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap has home repaired seal but sound and not leaking.

Pass 17 Jun 2023 44,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre fitted is 110/70 17 and should be a 120/70 17.

Fuel cap seal has "home repair" but apears to be sound and not leaking.

Pass 1 Jul 2022 44,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal repaired with silicone.

Sight oil leak from sump area.

Fail 1 Jul 2022 44,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal repaired with silicone.

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Bulb replaced (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Blead. (1.1.2 (a))

Sight oil leak from sump area.

Pass 17 Apr 2021 43,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal repired by owner. Not a good idea to use silicone on fuel systems.

Rear Brake needs bleeding but working.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

instrument lights and fuel gauge not working

Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,132 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 43,085 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Lower Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bar end missing throttle side

Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,372 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 42,372 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,447 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,984 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 38,827 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,652 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,711 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,523 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,685 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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W497 FOW 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 W497 FOW, 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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W497 FOW is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 June 2000.

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