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Y38 TKJ

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,028 mi
Last recorded33,028 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 TKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 33,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 32,793 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 32,427 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 31,897 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 31,890 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 31,043 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 29,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 26,683 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,679 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 26,679 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear wheel brake pads (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,512 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 26,512 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,796 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,716 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 23,378 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 23,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,426 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,280 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 21,280 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2007 18,202 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 18,202 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,643 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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Y38 TKJ is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y38 TKJ, 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 Y38 TKJ registered?

Y38 TKJ is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y38 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y38 TKJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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