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Y212 RRA

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,956 mi
Last recorded52,956 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 RRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 52,956 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 52,504 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 50,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 47,351 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 46,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,527 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired 50% not working (1.3.3a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 30,565 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,793 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 29,793 miles

Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,298 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 24,285 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,874 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 18,874 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)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 15,103 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 15,103 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,841 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,202 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 8,084 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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Y212 RRA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y212 RRA, 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 Y212 RRA registered?

Y212 RRA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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