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V212 LDF

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Gold Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,261 mi
Last recorded46,261 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV212 LDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 46,261 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 45,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 44,525 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 43,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 43,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 42,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 41,481 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 40,287 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 40,287 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,121 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 38,121 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 38,121 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,172 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 35,330 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

battery needed for test

Pass 23 May 2012 35,330 miles

battery needed for test

Fail 13 May 2011 33,054 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 May 2011 33,054 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 30,159 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 26,138 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,429 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 18,874 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,874 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,467 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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V212 LDF is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Gold with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V212 LDF, 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 V212 LDF registered?

V212 LDF is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 22 January 2000.

Is V212 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V212 LDF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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