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Y179 UKP

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,267 mi
Last recorded36,267 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 UKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 36,267 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 35,223 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 34,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 33,541 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 29,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 27,575 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 25,175 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,859 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 24,262 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 23,185 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,553 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 21,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,341 miles

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 17,686 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 17,686 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 17,172 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,275 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 11,298 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,153 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 11,153 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 8,953 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 8,953 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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 7,992 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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Y179 UKP is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y179 UKP, 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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Y179 UKP is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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