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W840 CTW

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

43,317 mi
Last recorded43,317 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW840 CTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 43,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 43,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 43,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 42,344 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

offside front brake hose incorrectly routed

Fail 22 Mar 2018 42,344 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

offside front brake hose incorrectly routed

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 35,525 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,525 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 35,473 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

gear change lever do,s not return

Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,920 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 30,920 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 27 May 2009 29,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2009 29,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,038 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 28,834 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 28,828 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

right hand dip beam not working

Fail 29 Mar 2007 28,376 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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W840 CTW is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W840 CTW, 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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W840 CTW is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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