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Y308 BCG

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,429 mi
Last recorded35,429 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 BCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 35,429 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 35,429 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 54,439 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,129 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,837 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,326 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,958 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,013 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 28,008 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Centre Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 24,122 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 19,654 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 17,147 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 17,147 miles

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

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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Y308 BCG is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y308 BCG, 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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Y308 BCG is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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