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Y201 XFR

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,212 mi
Last recorded32,212 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 XFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 32,212 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 31,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 31,821 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 31,821 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 50,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear pillion foot peg bracket broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear silencer strap missing

front brake master cylinder notchy

Fail 14 Oct 2022 50,677 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear pillion foot peg bracket broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear silencer strap missing

front brake master cylinder notchy

Fail 23 Sep 2022 50,572 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned rear indicators spaced less than required space of 180mm (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear shock lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 44,647 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 40,917 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 40,668 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 39,829 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,939 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,345 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 35,335 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 35,335 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 May 2013 33,765 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,959 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,798 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 29,798 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,111 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 27,076 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 22,702 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 17,654 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 15,173 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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

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Y201 XFR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y201 XFR, 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 Y201 XFR registered?

Y201 XFR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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