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W52 NRL

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,969 mi
Last recorded46,969 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 NRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 46,969 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 46,454 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 46,394 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 46,394 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 46,288 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 46,288 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 46,267 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 46,225 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 46,225 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 46,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 45,567 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 41,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 38,827 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 34,462 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 30,383 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 26,048 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 22,152 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 19,590 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,536 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,913 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 14,913 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,547 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 13,133 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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W52 NRL is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W52 NRL, 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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W52 NRL is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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