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S742 FHU

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

16,234 mi
Last recorded16,234 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 FHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 16,234 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 16,226 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 16,201 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 16,069 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 16,069 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,873 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 15,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 15,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 15,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 15,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake lever has excess travel

Pass 24 Sep 2013 15,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 15,067 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 14,567 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,567 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 13,932 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,653 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 12,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 10,471 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2007 10,471 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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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S742 FHU is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S742 FHU, 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 S742 FHU registered?

S742 FHU is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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