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W548 GCW

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,697 mi
Last recorded18,697 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 GCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 18,697 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 18,087 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 16,742 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 15,478 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 14,500 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 12,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 12,259 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 12,215 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 11,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 8,882 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 7,310 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 6,323 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 6,316 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 4,866 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 4,866 miles

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

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 3,475 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 3,471 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 3,349 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 3,092 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 2,721 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 GCW is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 21,483 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 GCW, 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 GCW registered?

W548 GCW is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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