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Y438 VMW

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Orange Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,481 mi
Last recorded51,481 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 VMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 51,481 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 51,465 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 49,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 47,235 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 44,716 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 43,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 41,673 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 41,095 miles

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 11 May 2019 41,095 miles

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 24,387 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 23,575 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 22,557 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 21,366 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 20,304 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 18,551 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 16,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 13,436 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 11,071 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 11,055 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 9,992 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 8,033 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 7,971 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 5,783 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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Y438 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Orange with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y438 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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What year was Y438 VMW registered?

Y438 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y438 VMW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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