MOT Status
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51,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y438 VMW safe to buy?
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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