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LX51 BZH

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,773 mi
Last recorded43,773 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 BZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 43,773 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 43,604 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 43,559 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 43,348 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 43,319 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 36,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 36,331 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 34,042 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,395 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,116 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 30,555 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,043 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,600 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 29,586 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

clutch lever shortened but can still be readily applied

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,545 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,197 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 29,165 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,471 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,320 miles

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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LX51 BZH is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LX51 BZH, 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 LX51 BZH registered?

LX51 BZH is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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