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SV51 CYK

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,601 mi
Last recorded23,601 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 CYK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 23,601 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 23,561 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 22,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 20,640 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 20,361 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 20,028 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 20,028 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,714 miles

Exhaust Mount Flexible But Not Excessive

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 19,714 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Mount Flexible But Not Excessive

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,290 miles

Engine oil filter corroded and leaking

Engine, front mount, bolts missing

Pass 26 May 2012 19,135 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 18,471 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,547 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,187 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 14,187 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak from area of drain plug

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 8,497 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 7,272 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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SV51 CYK 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 76.5%.

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 SV51 CYK, 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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SV51 CYK is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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