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WJ56 VYS

2006 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,318 mi
Last recorded22,318 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GSF120016,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 VYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 22,318 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 22,255 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 21,591 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 21,951 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 20,674 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 17,977 miles

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

Front brake lever slightly bent

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 15,807 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 15,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 14,619 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 14,619 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 13,773 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 12,053 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 12,053 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 10,390 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 6,302 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 4,523 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 3,080 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 2,907 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 2,746 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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WJ56 VYS is a 2006 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 16,232 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 WJ56 VYS, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ56 VYS registered?

WJ56 VYS is a 2006 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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