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Y243 VMW

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

25,336 mi
Last recorded25,336 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 VMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 25,336 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 25,289 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 25,244 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 25,231 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight play in lower shock to swing arm bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 25,178 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2020 24,917 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 24,913 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 24,912 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 24,906 miles

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock absorber lower attachment bush (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 1 May 2013 24,628 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 24,628 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 24,405 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,295 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 22,477 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 22,452 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 21,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,415 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 21,275 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 20,723 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 18,537 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 18,537 miles

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

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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Y243 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y243 VMW, 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 Y243 VMW registered?

Y243 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y243 VMW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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