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MX51 YXM

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,976 mi
Last recorded53,976 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 YXM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 53,976 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 53,437 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,630 miles

Rear grab rail/luggage rack loose

Pass 19 Jun 2021 52,492 miles

Nearside Front MIRROR LOOSE

Rear GRAB RAIL LOOSE

Fail 19 Jun 2021 52,492 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front MIRROR LOOSE

Rear GRAB RAIL LOOSE

Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,167 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,839 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 51,839 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 51,597 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 43,522 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,522 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 36,576 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,598 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 34,598 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,096 miles

Indicators are slightly white in colour .

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 28,068 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,938 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 24,938 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 23,767 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,135 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 19,135 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 15,816 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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MX51 YXM is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MX51 YXM, 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 MX51 YXM registered?

MX51 YXM is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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