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Y203 GCA

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

15,795 mi
Last recorded15,795 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 GCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 15,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from link pipe joint, new gasket needed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 14,173 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 13,454 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 12,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged at top master clyinder end (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 11,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged up to master cylinder slightly kinked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged up to master cylinder (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 11,027 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 10,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 10,133 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 8,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 8,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 7,657 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

No. plate illumination inop.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 7,419 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 7,095 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 6,990 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 6,990 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 6,784 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 6,564 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 6,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 6,150 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 6,010 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 5,864 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 5,735 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 5,557 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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Y203 GCA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y203 GCA, 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 Y203 GCA registered?

Y203 GCA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y203 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y203 GCA shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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