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Y271 VMR

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

33,016 mi
Last recorded33,016 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 VMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 33,016 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

battery tray broken

Fail 10 Mar 2026 33,016 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

battery tray broken

Pass 2 Apr 2025 32,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2023 32,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 32,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 32,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 31,604 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 31,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 31,463 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 31,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,750 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 30,750 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 30,431 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 30,074 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 29,857 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 29,692 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 29,692 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 29,433 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 29,107 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,751 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 28,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 28,327 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 25,818 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 18,596 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 18,594 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 7,331 miles

Centre Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 7,331 miles

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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Y271 VMR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y271 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 Y271 VMR registered?

Y271 VMR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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