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W597 WBK

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,980 mi
Last recorded21,980 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 WBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 21,980 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 21,979 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 20,811 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 20,462 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 19,967 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 19,503 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 18,838 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 18,628 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 18,471 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 18,471 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,006 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 18,006 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,724 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,038 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,809 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,476 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 14,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 14,825 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

side stand starting to sieze

Pass 13 May 2006 14,489 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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W597 WBK is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W597 WBK, 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 W597 WBK registered?

W597 WBK is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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