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W548 DWY

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,935 mi
Last recorded32,935 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 DWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 32,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 32,648 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 32,632 miles

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

Offside chain adjuster broken

Pass 2 May 2023 31,225 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 31,225 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 29,012 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 28,309 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 28,294 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected switch assembley loose (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chain adjusters loose

Pass 27 Apr 2019 24,431 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 21,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit require replacement (3.2A1f(ii))

indicators flashing fast, require resistor fitting

Fail 13 Feb 2018 21,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit require replacement (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

indicators flashing fast, require resistor fitting

Pass 11 Nov 2016 21,562 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 21,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 21,328 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 19,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 18,047 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 17,441 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 15,824 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 15,824 miles

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 12,907 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 12,030 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 11,859 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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W548 DWY is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon 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 W548 DWY, 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 W548 DWY registered?

W548 DWY is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 17 June 2000.

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