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Y423 VMW

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,434 mi
Last recorded33,434 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 VMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 33,434 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 33,090 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 33,090 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 32,046 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 31,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 28,946 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush SHOCK BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 26,091 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 26,088 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 22,940 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 20,028 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 18,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 18,167 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 17,705 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 17,700 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 17,549 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 17,298 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,598 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,594 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,643 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,116 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,532 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,355 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,552 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 7,450 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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Y423 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y423 VMW, 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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Y423 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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