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Y258 KJM

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,299 mi
Last recorded42,299 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 KJM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 42,299 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 41,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 40,133 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 40,131 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 38,154 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 37,239 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 36,745 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 36,174 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 35,483 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 33,753 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 31,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,530 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 28,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,033 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 26,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,834 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,125 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,459 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 24,424 miles

Front Gradient brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.D1d)

Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.D1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 20,127 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 14,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 11,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 11,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 8,792 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 8,413 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 6,803 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 5,730 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 5,730 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

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Y258 KJM is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y258 KJM, 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 Y258 KJM registered?

Y258 KJM is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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