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Y313 HWG

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,017 mi
Last recorded41,017 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY313 HWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 41,017 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 40,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 40,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 40,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 40,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 40,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 39,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 39,079 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,973 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,709 miles

Both tyres near limit. Rear brake pads near limit of wear.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,544 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,667 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,925 miles

1 of 2 rear position lamps not working

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear hugger has been chaffing on rear tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2012 28,925 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

1 of 2 rear position lamps not working

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear hugger has been chaffing on rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,303 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,204 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 25,203 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 23,117 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,113 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,739 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 19,072 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 17,704 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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Y313 HWG is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y313 HWG, 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 Y313 HWG registered?

Y313 HWG is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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