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Y214 YJF

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

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Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 YJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

heavy corrosion apparent front of frame behind exhaust headers

odometer difficult to read first figures

oil leak apparent near oil filter area

Pass 28 Aug 2024 45,951 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 45,946 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 45,620 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 45,349 miles

slight leak o/s/f fork seal

Pass 26 Aug 2021 45,203 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 45,203 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged serious splitting of rear tyre valve (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre low on p.s.i

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicators (4.2.3 (b))

clocks slightly loose

Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,719 miles

only one of the two rear position lamps are working at this time

only one of the two stop lamp bulbs are working at this time

slight waiver to rear brake when braking efficiency checked on RBT

Fail 13 Sep 2019 44,718 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort rear brake showing heavy waiver when on RBT - possible warped rear brake disc - (1.2.1 (e))

only one of the two rear position lamps are working at this time

only one of the two stop lamp bulbs are working at this time

Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,527 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 43,527 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,257 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Binding slightly.

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Handlebars slightly bent. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,485 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Slightly leaking at joint. (7.1.1b)

Handlebars slightly bent.

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished. (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 40,474 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebars slightly bent.

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished. (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,207 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 34,207 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 31,353 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 31,353 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,827 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 27,825 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 23,939 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 20,286 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 20,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,641 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 16,094 miles

Brake test shows front brake slightly binding

Fail 15 Jan 2009 16,094 miles

Brake test shows front brake slightly binding

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 13,073 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 12,294 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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Y214 YJF is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y214 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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Y214 YJF is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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