MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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))
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y283 VMW safe to buy?
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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