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V53 OWC

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,701 mi
Last recorded29,701 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 OWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 29,701 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 29,701 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 25,723 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,723 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 25,723 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 25,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,614 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 25,014 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,639 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 22,892 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 22,892 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,009 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 22,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,759 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 19,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,444 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,191 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 15,154 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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V53 OWC 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 72.2%.

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 V53 OWC, 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 V53 OWC registered?

V53 OWC is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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