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2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

30,421 mi
Last recorded30,421 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX728 BNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 30,421 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 30,085 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 29,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 28,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 28,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 27,667 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 26,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 26,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 26,022 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 25,187 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 25,175 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2017

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 3,964 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,741 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,248 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Split link fitted to drive chain instead of std fittment of a rivet link

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 19,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,508 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 13,508 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 5,849 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 5,849 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 5,871 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 5,428 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 4,380 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 4,298 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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X728 BNV 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 80.8%.

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 X728 BNV, 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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X728 BNV is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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