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Y231 XBV

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,641 mi
Last recorded31,641 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 XBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 31,641 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 31,641 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads lots of play in calipers

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside handle bar switch pack loose

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 31,628 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned rear indicators not 180mm apart. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 50 % rear light goes out with indicators on. (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 28,854 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp LED combined lamps (1.1.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,043 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 28,043 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 27,674 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,325 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight distortion on front tyre

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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Y231 XBV is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y231 XBV, 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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Y231 XBV is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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