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X512 VWV

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,124 mi
Last recorded41,124 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX512 VWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 41,124 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 41,124 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable wrong way round (5.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 39,724 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 39,724 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 38,532 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 37,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 36,989 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,955 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front + rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 36,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,800 miles

Rear rear tyre has a nail in it

chain has slight tight spot

Pass 21 Jun 2016 36,567 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 36,567 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,353 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake lever slightly spongy

Pass 6 Jun 2014 34,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 33,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 May 2012 32,759 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 30,408 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 27,498 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 27,498 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 24,471 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 20,164 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 17,018 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 16,535 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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X512 VWV is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X512 VWV, 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 X512 VWV registered?

X512 VWV is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X512 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X512 VWV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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