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X894 VAP

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,760 mi
Last recorded34,760 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX894 VAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 34,760 miles

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

Offside Front slight movement in disc

Fail 29 Mar 2017 34,760 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Front slight movement in disc

Pass 20 May 2014 34,313 miles

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

Neutral lamp faulty

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

oil weep from cylinder

Fail 16 May 2014 34,311 miles

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

oil weep from cylinder

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

Neutral lamp faulty

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 34,308 miles

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 27,826 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 27,826 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,405 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 23,638 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 23,638 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 19,904 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 19,883 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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X894 VAP is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X894 VAP, 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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X894 VAP is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 28 December 2000.

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