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Y308 LDP

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 LDP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026
Fail 28 Jan 2026

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 30,284 miles

Brake lever slightly damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyre perished

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 30,284 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever slightly damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyre perished

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

Pass 6 May 2023 29,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 29,103 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 28,191 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 28,191 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 28,187 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 27,897 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 27,850 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,660 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,125 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 27,125 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 21,768 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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Y308 LDP is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LDP, 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 Y308 LDP registered?

Y308 LDP is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y308 LDP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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