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Y171 GMA

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,057 mi
Last recorded26,057 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 GMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,057 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 25,591 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 24,090 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 24,090 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,405 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 22,405 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 19,495 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 16,897 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,847 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 14,597 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,649 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 4,819 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 3,840 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 3,840 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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Y171 GMA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y171 GMA, 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 Y171 GMA registered?

Y171 GMA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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