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X896 FDL

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,325 mi
Last recorded17,325 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 FDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 17,325 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 16,259 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 15,914 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 15,247 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 15,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 14,358 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,354 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 12,354 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 10,481 miles

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

number plate slight smaller than standard

Fail 14 Mar 2016 10,481 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

number plate slight smaller than standard

Pass 2 Apr 2015 7,064 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 70,759 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 6,934 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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X896 FDL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X896 FDL, 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 X896 FDL registered?

X896 FDL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 27 January 2001.

Is X896 FDL safe to buy?

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