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Y257 VMR

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,292 mi
Last recorded36,292 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 VMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,292 miles

Front Inner footrest bent slight

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

Fail 5 Mar 2021 36,292 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner footrest bent slight

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch fluid low

oil leaks

Pass 15 Oct 2019 36,105 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 35,861 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 35,853 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,785 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 30,025 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 27,679 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,193 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,634 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 21,064 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,186 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 16,677 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,844 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 15,844 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 13,134 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y257 VMR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y257 VMR, 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 Y257 VMR registered?

Y257 VMR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y257 VMR safe to buy?

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