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Y237 PSL

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,029 mi
Last recorded52,029 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 PSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 52,029 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 51,998 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working with control 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 48,496 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 46,440 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 46,433 miles

Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 45,158 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 41,916 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 41,913 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 41,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,764 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 33,476 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,232 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 31,221 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 29,836 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 28,303 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,295 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 23,014 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 22,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,765 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,032 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,968 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 7,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 7,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 4,668 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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Y237 PSL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y237 PSL, 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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Y237 PSL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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