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RK51 ORU

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,398 mi
Last recorded52,398 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 ORU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,398 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 52,375 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 52,362 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,035 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,494 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,314 miles

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

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,295 miles

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

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2014 48,295 miles

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

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,698 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 46,698 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,119 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,426 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 27,668 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,005 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,587 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,275 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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

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RK51 ORU is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK51 ORU, 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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RK51 ORU is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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