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W986 SES

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,390 mi
Last recorded33,390 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW986 SES
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 33,390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 32,728 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 31,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 30,895 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 30,643 miles

Offside Front some play on footrest bracket bush

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 30,643 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front some play on footrest bracket bush

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,354 miles

slight play in footpeg bracket bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2016 29,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,180 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 26,343 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,927 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,956 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,925 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

only one tail light is working

Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,733 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 20,733 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,784 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 18,748 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 17,833 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 16,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 15,789 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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W986 SES is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W986 SES, 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 W986 SES registered?

W986 SES is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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