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S12 BDT

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Purple Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,188 mi
Last recorded40,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 BDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 40,188 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 39,500 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,981 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 38,981 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 37,564 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,188 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,943 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,788 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 26,054 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 26,035 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,540 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 23,539 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,271 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 18,141 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 18,141 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,369 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 May 2007 15,583 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 13,067 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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S12 BDT is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Purple with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S12 BDT, 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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What year was S12 BDT registered?

S12 BDT is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is S12 BDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 BDT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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