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X702 TAO

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

47,920 mi
Last recorded47,920 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX702 TAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 47,920 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 47,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working on rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2025 43,015 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 38,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 34,633 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,176 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 24,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 19,084 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 18,274 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 18,274 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 17,948 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 16,280 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 16,280 miles

Offside Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 15,911 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 15,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 15,690 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 14,699 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 14,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 May 2011 13,671 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 13,089 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,910 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 11,910 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,755 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,245 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 11,233 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 10,169 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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X702 TAO is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X702 TAO, 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 X702 TAO registered?

X702 TAO is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X702 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X702 TAO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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