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LK51 VKP

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,313 mi
Last recorded25,313 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 VKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 25,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 25,313 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 19,545 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 19,542 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 19,197 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 19,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 18,461 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 17,575 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 16,126 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 14,691 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,355 miles

circlip missing from nearside riders footrest pivot pin

Pass 3 May 2011 14,225 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 13,959 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,260 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 11,215 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

repaire to lock stop, battery poor

slight bind front brakes

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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LK51 VKP is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK51 VKP, 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 LK51 VKP registered?

LK51 VKP is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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