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Y266 HKE

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,454 mi
Last recorded48,454 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 HKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,454 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,982 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,761 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 30,627 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 28,943 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 27,554 miles

Front Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 27,554 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,982 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 24,982 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 17,490 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 9,844 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,698 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 8,916 miles

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

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

headlight wiring could impede steering

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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Y266 HKE is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y266 HKE, 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 Y266 HKE registered?

Y266 HKE is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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