MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Stanchions (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil cooler union corroded
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Hose to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Forks slight pitting front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil cooler engine union excessive corrosion
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Hose to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Forks slight pitting front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil cooler engine union excessive corrosion
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W988 SOU 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 W988 SOU, 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 W988 SOU registered?
W988 SOU is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 26 July 2000.
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