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Y169 VMW

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,154 mi
Last recorded24,154 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 VMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 24,154 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 24,130 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 24,047 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 23,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 23,578 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 23,180 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 22,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 21,230 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 19,391 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 19,385 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 18,009 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 15,231 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 15,168 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 14,649 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 14,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 13,154 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,073 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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Y169 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y169 VMW, 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 Y169 VMW registered?

Y169 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 16 June 2001.

Is Y169 VMW safe to buy?

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