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Y154 DCH

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

43,050 mi
Last recorded43,050 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 DCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 43,050 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 43,028 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged front and rear valves badly split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,012 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 46,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 46,004 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,921 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,784 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 42,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Number plate lamp not working

Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,613 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

numberplate light does not illuminate

Fail 5 Jun 2015 40,521 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

numberplate light does not illuminate

Pass 19 Jun 2014 39,423 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,848 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 37,848 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 37,217 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 36,472 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,216 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 34,087 miles

Bush on Gear change pedal worn

N/S HORN not working

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 31,088 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 31,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,970 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 22,970 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,237 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 14,237 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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Y154 DCH is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y154 DCH, 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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Y154 DCH is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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