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AO51 FYV

2001 Suzuki GSXR1000

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,616 mi
Last recorded34,616 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSXR100019,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 34,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

No chainguard fitted

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 34,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 34,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 33,717 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 33,107 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 32,737 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 31,602 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 30,672 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 29,487 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,665 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 28,663 miles

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

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 26,736 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,197 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,622 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 21,591 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 21,591 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 20,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,173 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,124 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 12,866 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 11,125 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR1000?

Based on 116,687 MOT tests across 10,071 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
10,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,205
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,144
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 540
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 493
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 370
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AO51 FYV is a 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 19,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSXR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 FYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 FYV registered?

AO51 FYV is a 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is AO51 FYV safe to buy?

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