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Y201 YJF

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,990 mi
Last recorded53,990 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 YJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 53,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 51,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 49,389 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 73,615 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 73,615 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,116 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 43,116 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 61,506 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 5 May 2017 61,506 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,659 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 35,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2015 34,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 30,742 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 26,684 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 24,033 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,157 miles

rear tyre tread low

Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,354 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 11,526 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 10,884 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 9,832 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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Y201 YJF is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YJF, 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 YJF registered?

Y201 YJF is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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