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W598 VMX

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,369 mi
Last recorded29,369 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 VMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 29,369 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 28,660 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 27,633 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 27,574 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 26,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 26,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 25,882 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 24,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 22,049 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front slightly binding front brake but not excessive

Fail 13 Apr 2016 21,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 19,896 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 19,846 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 19,097 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 19,097 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,061 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 18,993 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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W598 VMX 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 75%.

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 W598 VMX, 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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W598 VMX is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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