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V205 ERA

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 ERA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 7 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 36,552 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 36,538 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 35,373 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 34,706 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 33,964 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 33,364 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,987 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 32,601 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,334 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,186 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 29,961 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 26,143 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 26,131 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,456 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 16,432 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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V205 ERA is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V205 ERA, 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 V205 ERA registered?

V205 ERA is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V205 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V205 ERA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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