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Y109 HGY

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

32,332 mi
Last recorded32,332 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY109 HGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 32,332 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 32,098 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 31,634 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 31,111 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil Cooler Line Very Corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 11 Oct 2021 30,591 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil Cooler Lines Very Corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 2 Nov 2020 30,504 miles

Central Slight Oil Leak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil Cooler Lines Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Mount Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 30,352 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil cooler lines very corroded

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Shock mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2019 30,352 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil cooler lines very corroded

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Shock mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2018 30,086 miles

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

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

Front Oil lines badly corroded

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Lower shock mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2017 29,983 miles

Black tape on exhaust, possibly disguising the words 'not for road use' or similar.

Corrosion on front oil lines

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Small split in silencer. (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded Banjo fitting on caliper (3.1.5)

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

Oil leak slight leak at front of engine ()

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. corrosion on lower shock mount (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,850 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded Brake line banjos (3.1.5)

Headlight dip beam ok but lens frosted over.

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

Offside Front Brake disc bobbins worn.

Oil cooler pipes corroded at front of engine.

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

Tape on exhaust possibly disguising 'not for road use'

Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,453 miles

Black tape on exhaust silencer possibly hiding the words 'not for road use' or similar.

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

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

Offside Front brake disc bobbins worn

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded shock lower mount (2.4.A.2d)

front oil cooler lines corroded

front tyre rubber starting to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,241 miles

Black tape on exhaust possibly covering the words 'not for road use' or similar.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Oil pipes corroded on front of engine.

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Slight play in offside front brake disc rollers.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,999 miles

Black tape on exhaust possibly disguising the words 'not for road use' or similar.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil pipes corroded on front of engine.

Slight play in front offside brake disc rollers.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,821 miles

Black tape on exhaust posibly hiding the words 'not for road use' or similar.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil pipes corroded on front of engine.

Slight play in offside front disc rollers.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,479 miles

Black tape on exhaust can possibly disguising the words 'not for road use' or similar.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slight play in offside front disc rollers.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,206 miles

Black tape on exhaust possibly disguising the words 'Not for road use'.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slight play in offside front disc rollers.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 27,811 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,811 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,852 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,687 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 25,687 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,152 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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Y109 HGY is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y109 HGY, 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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Y109 HGY is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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