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Y268 PSL

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,486 mi
Last recorded32,486 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 PSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 32,486 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 31,756 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 30,340 miles

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 28,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 27,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 26,255 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 26,255 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 24,134 miles
Pass 5 May 2013 23,658 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,250 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 21,191 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 14,659 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 13,483 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 9,226 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 9,197 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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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Y268 PSL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y268 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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What year was Y268 PSL registered?

Y268 PSL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y268 PSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y268 PSL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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