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W956 XTH

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,571 mi
Last recorded37,571 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 XTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 37,571 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged - starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 35,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,095 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 35,095 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 34,311 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,311 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,546 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 31,889 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 31,889 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 31,352 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 31,295 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 27,510 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 22,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 19,500 miles

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

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

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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W956 XTH is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W956 XTH, 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 W956 XTH registered?

W956 XTH is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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