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Y197 EFT

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,342 mi
Last recorded2,342 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 EFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 2,342 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 2,342 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 2,335 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 2,306 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 2,306 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2013 2,217 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 2,213 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 2,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 2,004 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 1,965 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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Y197 EFT is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y197 EFT, 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 Y197 EFT registered?

Y197 EFT is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y197 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y197 EFT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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