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Y448 HBX

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,417 mi
Last recorded37,417 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 HBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 37,417 miles

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

Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 36,740 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 35,624 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 30,584 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 30,584 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working when front brake is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,851 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 29,119 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 27,445 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 26,732 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 22,111 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 21,697 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 19,937 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,374 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 19,267 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,113 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 18,092 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 18,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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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Y448 HBX is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y448 HBX, 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 Y448 HBX registered?

Y448 HBX is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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