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V38 EAU

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,309 mi
Last recorded15,309 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 EAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 15,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 15,215 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 45,383 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 45,383 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,388 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 44,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 44,019 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 43,084 miles

Rear brake binding slightly.

White led lights fitted to n/s & o/s rear section of frame.

Pass 23 May 2012 41,712 miles

Nail in front tyre

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 May 2011 39,737 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Fail 18 May 2011 39,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2010 36,939 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 36,925 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Torque arm loose but secure

flashers borderline too fast

Fail 14 Apr 2010 36,834 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,957 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,478 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,573 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 26,644 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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V38 EAU is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue 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 V38 EAU, 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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V38 EAU is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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