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W512 XFM

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,880 mi
Last recorded36,880 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 XFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 36,880 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 36,880 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 30,281 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 30,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 30,143 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 30,143 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 29,185 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,317 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 27,176 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,931 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 26,273 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,958 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 22,958 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 21,905 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,905 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 20,797 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 20,307 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 20,307 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 17,008 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,008 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 16,514 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,397 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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W512 XFM is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W512 XFM, 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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W512 XFM is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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