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Y147 UOP

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,093 mi
Last recorded50,093 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 UOP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 50,093 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 50,093 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 48,000 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 44,625 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 41,269 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 41,110 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 41,110 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner pad has deteriorated badly.

Pass 5 May 2018 40,467 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 40,467 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 40,006 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 38,320 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 38,283 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 38,248 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,248 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,939 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 35,127 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 35,127 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2010 33,075 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 31,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 26,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 23,622 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 23,512 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 21,547 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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Y147 UOP is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y147 UOP, 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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Y147 UOP is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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