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Y232 YRP

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,425 mi
Last recorded27,425 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 YRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 27,425 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 26,826 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 26,732 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

very slight notch in steering head bearings.

Fail 23 Aug 2018 26,732 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

very slight notch in steering head bearings.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,147 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 26,147 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,625 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,965 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

slight bind on front brake

Fail 6 Jun 2015 19,963 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

slight bind on front brake

Pass 26 Apr 2013 18,809 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 17,199 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 17,199 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,330 miles

Clutch fluid low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Registration plate light not working

Fail 17 Apr 2010 16,330 miles

Clutch fluid low

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Registration plate light not working

Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,597 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 15,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,416 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,936 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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Y232 YRP is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y232 YRP, 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 Y232 YRP registered?

Y232 YRP is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 6 May 2001.

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