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V450 PHK

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,498 mi
Last recorded42,498 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV450 PHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 42,498 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 16 Oct 2025 42,479 miles

Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play SUSPENSION LINKAGE (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 21 Aug 2024 42,206 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy central position. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 41,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 40,966 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering Forks are twisted in yokes. (2.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencer fitted with no baffle (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Front wheel tyre valve cap missing

Pass 14 May 2022 40,197 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 36,395 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 35,871 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 34,312 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 34,312 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 32,508 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,758 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 31,380 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 30,133 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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V450 PHK is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V450 PHK, 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 V450 PHK registered?

V450 PHK is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V450 PHK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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