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Y422 YBC

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,822 mi
Last recorded20,822 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 YBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 20,822 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 20,158 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 20,158 miles

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 19,527 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 19,497 miles

Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 18,987 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 18,986 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle identification number not legible (0.2 (b))

Nearside Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2008 17,786 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,596 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 13,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 11,253 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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Y422 YBC is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y422 YBC, 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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Y422 YBC is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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