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W686 RCG

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,065 mi
Last recorded21,065 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW686 RCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 21,065 miles

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

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

Uneven wear on front tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2019 21,039 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 118,292 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 118,264 miles

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

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 13,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower knuckle (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Nov 2015 8,131 miles

Front brake has a slight bind noted during floor test

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal 1.0mm limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2014 95,739 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2014 95,739 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Oil leak

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,965 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 83,898 miles

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

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 70,542 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre worn

Pass 30 Jun 2012 66,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 57,740 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,424 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,415 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,136 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 48,136 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,762 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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W686 RCG is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W686 RCG, 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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W686 RCG is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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