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W657 AJB

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,394 mi
Last recorded41,394 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 AJB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 41,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 41,394 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 40,887 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,222 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 37,554 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 37,554 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Nut missing from suspension mounting bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 32,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,175 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 28,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 22,698 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 22,036 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 22,036 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,488 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 20,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,146 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 20,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 16,970 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 16,970 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 11,213 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,581 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 10,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 9,790 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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W657 AJB is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W657 AJB, 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 W657 AJB registered?

W657 AJB is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 12 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W657 AJB shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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