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Y371 OGV

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

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Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY371 OGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 6,067 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 3,463 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 3,459 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 101,044 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 101,044 miles

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached lower mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 98,350 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,334 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 38,327 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 97,003 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,869 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 93,511 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 91,451 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,992 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 87,885 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 87,885 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 83,838 miles

one of two rear side light bulbs not working

Fail 27 Jul 2011 83,834 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

one of two rear side light bulbs not working

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 65,759 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 65,652 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,602 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,672 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,700 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 37,371 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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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Y371 OGV is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y371 OGV, 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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Y371 OGV is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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