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V527 JTG

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Orange Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

24,932 mi
Last recorded24,932 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV527 JTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 24,932 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 24,536 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 23,473 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 23,473 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 23,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 22,862 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 22,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 21,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 21,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned indicator is in rear tail lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned rear indicator is inside rear tail lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front incorrect tyre size

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

different branded tyres fitted

exhaust silencer rubs on swingarm

Pass 27 Apr 2019 18,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 18,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 14,222 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 14,217 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Footrest missing rear footrests missing (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 14,065 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned perishing (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 13,966 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 13,952 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

handle bar ends sharp points

rear brake calipre cover bolt loose

Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,746 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 13,661 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,488 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 13,488 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,332 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 13,332 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 13,232 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 13,004 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,840 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,630 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 12,630 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 12,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,302 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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

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V527 JTG is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Orange with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V527 JTG, 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 V527 JTG registered?

V527 JTG is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V527 JTG shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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