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AX05 SXG

2005 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,133 mi
Last recorded16,133 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF120015,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 SXG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 16,133 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 98,502 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension buch has some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 86,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 77,542 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 77,522 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play lower (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 77,444 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

indicator switch has internal fault but still operating to mot standards

Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,780 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,410 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 40,724 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 40,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,728 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 27,726 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,958 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 21,953 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,516 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 6,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 6,024 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 1,899 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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AX05 SXG is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,170 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 AX05 SXG, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX05 SXG registered?

AX05 SXG is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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