MOT Status
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44,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
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.
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.
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fuel cap seal repaired with silicone.
Sight oil leak from sump area.
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.
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.
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
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
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)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
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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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