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W900 SKB

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,381 mi
Last recorded41,381 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW900 SKB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 41,381 miles

Fork yoke deformed but serviceable steering stop (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 39,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 39,130 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 38,683 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,009 miles

front & rear brake pads low

front tyre near wear limit

slight binding front brakes

slight leak exhaust @ front pipes

Fail 1 Mar 2021 38,000 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

front & rear brake pads low

front tyre near wear limit

slight binding front brakes

slight leak exhaust @ front pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2020 37,596 miles

low beam dim

Pass 13 Nov 2018 36,744 miles

rear tyre near wear limit

Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,209 miles

FRONT HEAD BEARINGS WORN

SLIGHT BINDING FRONT BRAKE

Fail 20 Nov 2017 36,209 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

FRONT HEAD BEARINGS WORN

SLIGHT BINDING FRONT BRAKE

Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,412 miles

front & rear tyres worn

front brake slightly spongy

front tyre near limit

head stock bearings worn

Pass 12 Nov 2015 34,548 miles

front tyre near limit on edges

Fail 13 Nov 2014 33,316 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,316 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,439 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 30,372 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,308 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 27,308 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 19,797 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 13,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 13,007 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 12,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 10,264 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 8,289 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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W900 SKB is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 20,562 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 W900 SKB, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W900 SKB is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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