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BX05 JVU

2005 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

22,689 mi
Last recorded22,689 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF120015,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 JVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 22,689 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 22,546 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has some tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 22,312 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 21,065 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 20,903 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 20,643 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 20,643 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 20,243 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 18,734 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 18,734 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 15,790 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 15,790 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 13,333 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 13,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 12,972 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,226 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 12,220 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 12,220 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 11,895 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,943 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 29 May 2010 10,938 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Nearside rear postion lamp does not illuminate

Pass 16 May 2009 8,832 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 7,661 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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BX05 JVU is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BX05 JVU, 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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BX05 JVU is a 2005 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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