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Y276 XEV

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,034 mi
Last recorded39,034 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 XEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 39,034 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 38,797 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 38,793 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 38,549 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 37,864 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 37,290 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 37,290 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 May 2015 36,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,608 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,572 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 34,572 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 34,572 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 34,569 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

front brake rubbing

front suspension travel slightly restricted

Pass 3 Apr 2010 33,932 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,824 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,387 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
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Y276 XEV 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 68.8%.

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 Y276 XEV, 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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Y276 XEV is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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