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Y228 AEX

2001 Suzuki Gsf 1200 X

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,418 mi
Last recorded3,418 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Gsf 1200 X11,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 AEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 X
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 3,418 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 2,559 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 510 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 378 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 929 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 765 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

split pin missing fron o/s/f brake caliper

Pass 5 Apr 2012 170 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 19,680 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 12,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,461 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 11,458 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)

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

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 10,741 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 X?

Based on 909 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
621
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 4
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Y228 AEX is a 2001 Suzuki Gsf 1200 X in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Gsf 1200 X models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 11,523 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 Gsf 1200 X fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y228 AEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 1200 X typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y228 AEX is a 2001 Suzuki Gsf 1200 X, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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