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Y418 NLU

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

51,993 mi
Last recorded51,993 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 NLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 51,993 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 50,716 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 49,522 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 49,522 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 49,232 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 49,232 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 49,104 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 49,104 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,028 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 47,893 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 47,876 miles

Headlamp damaged and function impaired dip beam (1.2.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 46,587 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,462 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 46,462 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 1 Dec 2014 45,433 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,229 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 45,225 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,728 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,436 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,735 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 37,735 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,014 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,200 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 27,996 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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Y418 NLU is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y418 NLU, 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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Y418 NLU is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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