MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X501 BAM is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Brown with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 21,483 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 X501 BAM, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was X501 BAM registered?
X501 BAM is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 September 2000.
Is X501 BAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for X501 BAM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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