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W987 ULW

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,177 mi
Last recorded5,177 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 ULW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 5,177 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 3,755 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 1,821 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 1,817 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 8 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 31,057 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,920 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,600 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,643 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,416 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 28,399 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 2 May 2014 27,454 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 27,454 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 26,557 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 25,116 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 25,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,825 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,510 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 15,936 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,788 miles

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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W987 ULW is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W987 ULW, 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 W987 ULW registered?

W987 ULW is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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