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Y283 VMW

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Purple Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,812 mi
Last recorded70,812 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 VMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 70,812 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 70,812 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,583 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,733 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 61,733 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,624 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,293 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 39,734 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,608 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 533,171 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 24,236 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,240 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 19,240 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 4,424 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 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Purple with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VMW, 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 Y283 VMW registered?

Y283 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y283 VMW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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