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X553 BAM

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

20,031 mi
Last recorded20,031 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 BAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 20,031 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 20,031 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working not working on rear brake foot oporation (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 19,703 miles

Central Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% on side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 19,421 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 19,415 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 19,343 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 19,159 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 19,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 18,707 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 17,971 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 17,677 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 17,677 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,088 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 17,088 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,382 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 15,811 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 15,811 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 14,821 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 14,821 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,549 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 13,549 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 12,354 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,354 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 9,528 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 7,355 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 6,225 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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X553 BAM is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X553 BAM, 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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X553 BAM is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 23 September 2000.

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