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Y289 NPU

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,996 mi
Last recorded21,996 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 NPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 21,996 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,707 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 19,707 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 17,004 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 3 May 2008 16,678 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 May 2007 13,917 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 13,917 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 10,901 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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Y289 NPU is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y289 NPU, 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 Y289 NPU registered?

Y289 NPU is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y289 NPU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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