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Y227 FVW

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,986 mi
Last recorded41,986 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 FVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2024 41,986 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 41,847 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 41,767 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 41,658 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,390 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 37,492 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 34,378 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,130 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion fork seal (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 32,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 31,554 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,554 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,563 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,249 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 25,249 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

one of the two tail light bulbs does not illumin ate;

Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,679 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,665 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 13,894 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 12,487 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 11,259 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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Y227 FVW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red 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 Y227 FVW, 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 Y227 FVW registered?

Y227 FVW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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