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W656 WTU

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,299 mi
Last recorded22,299 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 WTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 22,299 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 21,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 21,237 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 21,226 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 20,593 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 20,593 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 17,749 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 15,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 12,561 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 11,060 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 10,679 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 10,674 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 9,883 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 9,049 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,038 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 9,038 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 6,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 3,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 3,121 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 2,784 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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W656 WTU is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W656 WTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W656 WTU?

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What year was W656 WTU registered?

W656 WTU is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W656 WTU safe to buy?

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