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VU08 RLZ

2008 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,490 mi
Last recorded45,490 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSF120016,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 RLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 45,490 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 44,750 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 37,929 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 37,919 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Front Wheel excessively distorted tyre not seated correctly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,532 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 29,532 miles

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 22,178 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 22,169 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 11,741 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 11,368 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 11,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 10,688 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 10,361 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,968 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,784 miles

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

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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VU08 RLZ is a 2008 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 16,015 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 VU08 RLZ, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU08 RLZ registered?

VU08 RLZ is a 2008 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VU08 RLZ safe to buy?

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