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Y379 HWU

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Red Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,500 mi
Last recorded24,500 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 HWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 24,500 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 24,500 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 24,447 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 24,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 24,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,104 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,758 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,166 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,866 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,723 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 18,505 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 18,505 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,168 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 16,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,457 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,659 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 10,391 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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Y379 HWU is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y379 HWU, 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 Y379 HWU registered?

Y379 HWU is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y379 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y379 HWU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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