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W886 ULA

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,789 mi
Last recorded29,789 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW886 ULA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 29,789 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake binding but not excessively Front and Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear tyre cracked and perishing

slight oil leak O/S and bottom of engine

Fail 3 Jul 2026 29,789 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock full lock left restricted by horn (2.1.4 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake binding but not excessively Front and Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear tyre cracked and perishing

slight oil leak O/S and bottom of engine

Pass 31 May 2019 29,627 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,605 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake slightly sticking

Fail 28 Jun 2014 24,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 24,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 23,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,309 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 22,258 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 19,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,581 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 14,132 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 14,132 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 12,757 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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W886 ULA is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W886 ULA, 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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W886 ULA is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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