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BU04 JYL

2004 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,396 mi
Last recorded38,396 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSF120016,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 JYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 38,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 38,364 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 38,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 37,771 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 37,364 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 37,364 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride joining link not fitted correctly (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 34,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,062 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,844 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 27,835 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 23,748 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 20,448 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 17,403 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 17,397 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 15,745 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 11,670 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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BU04 JYL is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,632 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 BU04 JYL, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU04 JYL registered?

BU04 JYL is a 2004 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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