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KX51 OVY

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Purple Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,680 mi
Last recorded3,680 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 OVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 3,680 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 3,666 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 2 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 2 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 May 2018 4,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 4,968 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 26 May 2017 4,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 4,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 3,478 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 2,997 miles

Number plate changed for MOT Test

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 2,997 miles

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

Number plate changed for MOT Test

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 2,445 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

standard exhaust fitted for test

standard plate fitted for test

Pass 17 Apr 2012

Exhaust can has alot of movement but is secured by springs

Number plate changed for test

Pass 24 May 2011

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,223 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 18,679 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 18,679 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,880 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 16,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 15,657 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
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KX51 OVY is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Purple with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 20,562 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 KX51 OVY, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX51 OVY registered?

KX51 OVY is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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