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Y442 HDN

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,833 mi
Last recorded29,833 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 HDN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 29,833 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 29,712 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 29,570 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 29,429 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 29,429 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 29,424 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 29,418 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 29,256 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 29,251 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,190 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,096 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,650 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 28,350 miles

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 3 Jul 2010 28,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 16 May 2009 27,162 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,022 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 26,004 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,697 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 21,932 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,932 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 21,931 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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.

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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Y442 HDN is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y442 HDN, 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 Y442 HDN registered?

Y442 HDN is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y442 HDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y442 HDN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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