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Y218 OTL

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,470 mi
Last recorded28,470 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 OTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 28,470 miles

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

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

Rear brake very soft but made the brake efforts

Pass 19 Sep 2024 27,900 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 27,899 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal goes to stop (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 26,166 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 26,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 26,030 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 25,479 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 24,024 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 22,722 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,071 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 18,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 17,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 16,842 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 16,539 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 15,190 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,380 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 11,833 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 9,899 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 7,658 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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Y218 OTL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y218 OTL, 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 Y218 OTL registered?

Y218 OTL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 April 2001.

Is Y218 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y218 OTL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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