MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI GSF1200s year 2003

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Pass percent:86.34%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI GSF1200 year 2003 passes without issue)

Based on:4,848 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	130
Registration plate issues	48
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	27
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	19
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	18
Registration plate lamp issues	17
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	14
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	14
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	14
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	14
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	12
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	8
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	7
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	7
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\|	7
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	6
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	6
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	6
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	5
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	5
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	4
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))	3
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	3
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut\|s\| \|4.2.3a\|	3
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp not working from rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.2.4\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play \|2.2.2 \|f\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	130
Registration plate issues	48
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	27
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	19
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	18
Registration plate lamp issues	17
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	14
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	14
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	14
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	14
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	12
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	8
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	7
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	7
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\|	7
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	6
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	6
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	6
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	5
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	5
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	4
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))	3
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	3
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut\|s\| \|4.2.3a\|	3
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp not working from rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.2.4\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play \|2.2.2 \|f\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI GSF1200s year 2003

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