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W542 BEO

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,903 mi
Last recorded42,903 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 BEO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 42,903 miles

Front and rear brake fliud levels getting low.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 42,903 miles

Front and rear brake fliud levels getting low.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,712 miles

chain guard missing

Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2015 42,408 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 42,408 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 42,384 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2013 40,866 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 17 Aug 2013 40,866 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Chain guard missing

Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,755 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 39,755 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Vehicle identification number not legible (6.3.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 34,890 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 34,634 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,975 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 33,224 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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W542 BEO is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W542 BEO, 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 W542 BEO registered?

W542 BEO is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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