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W853 WDF

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

50,338 mi
Last recorded50,338 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 WDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 50,338 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 50,338 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 48,254 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 48,240 miles

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

Front Forks insecure Brace bar bolt missing (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 47,298 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 47,298 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 45,364 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 45,274 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 40,074 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))

HEADLIGHT HAS TAPE/MASK CONVERTER FITTED

Pass 1 Dec 2018 38,525 miles

HEADLIGHT MASK CONVERTER FITTED

Pass 27 Dec 2017 36,020 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,957 miles

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

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

headlight mask fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 35,957 miles

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

headlight mask fitted

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 35,728 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 35,728 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,124 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,796 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,225 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 34,220 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 37,278 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,607 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 36,585 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 36,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2008 36,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 17,977 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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W853 WDF is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W853 WDF, 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 W853 WDF registered?

W853 WDF is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 20 May 2000.

Is W853 WDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W853 WDF shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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