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W896 NWB

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,533 mi
Last recorded22,533 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 NWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 22,533 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 22,509 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 22,421 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 22,270 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 22,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,095 miles

Poor rear shock damping performance

Pass 20 Jul 2019 21,926 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 21,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 21,857 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 21,718 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 21,628 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,512 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 21,308 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,217 miles

rear number plate has slight damage

Pass 19 May 2012 18,928 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 17,497 miles

rear number plate has slight damage

Pass 22 May 2010 16,163 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 14,687 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 13,539 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 May 2008 13,539 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 13,159 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 24 May 2006 10,368 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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W896 NWB is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W896 NWB, 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 W896 NWB registered?

W896 NWB is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 23 August 2000.

Is W896 NWB safe to buy?

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