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Y283 TOK

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 TOK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023
Fail 4 Sep 2023

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 7,528 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 7,528 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 6,483 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 6,483 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 86,047 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,482 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,708 miles

under frame corroding on joints

Pass 24 May 2013 33,575 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2013 33,575 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 31,606 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 31,604 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,290 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 30,237 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,464 miles

battery strap missing. front brakes bind slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2008 27,464 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,526 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 16,510 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 16,324 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,700 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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Y283 TOK is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y283 TOK, 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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Y283 TOK is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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