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X296 ARP

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,262 mi
Last recorded35,262 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 ARP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 35,262 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 34,457 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 34,416 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 34,364 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 34,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 34,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 34,228 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 34,228 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 33,510 miles

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

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 1 Sep 2017 33,248 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 32,785 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,267 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,869 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,690 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 30,669 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,262 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 27,712 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 26,647 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,179 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 23,988 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,855 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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X296 ARP is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X296 ARP, 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 X296 ARP registered?

X296 ARP is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X296 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X296 ARP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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