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W706 RYB

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,296 mi
Last recorded32,296 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW706 RYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 32,296 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 29,831 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 28,505 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 26,408 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 25,798 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 25,789 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))

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 21,813 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 21,813 miles

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 16,249 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 16,249 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,150 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle section (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2017 16,145 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle section (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2016 15,716 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 15,716 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2015 15,094 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 14,722 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,563 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 14,563 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 14,109 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,109 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 14,096 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 13,646 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 9,905 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 9,905 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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W706 RYB is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W706 RYB, 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 W706 RYB registered?

W706 RYB is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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