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Y167 SFA

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,600 mi
Last recorded42,600 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 SFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 42,600 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 41,981 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 40,153 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 36,153 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 33,413 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,519 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 27,092 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,287 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,297 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 19,760 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,760 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 19,759 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 19,753 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 19,753 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,506 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 19,506 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 18,711 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,711 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 18,694 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2011

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2011
Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,187 miles

none standard indicatures

Pass 31 Jan 2009 15,789 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 14,744 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 14,742 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 9,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 9,687 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,678 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 9,678 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 9,678 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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Y167 SFA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y167 SFA, 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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Y167 SFA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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