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Y47 HWE

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,938 mi
Last recorded36,938 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 HWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 36,938 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 36,937 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 35,988 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 35,680 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear tyre under inflated

Fail 29 Aug 2023 35,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear tyre under inflated

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 34,723 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 33,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 32,411 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 31,959 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 31,451 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 31,033 miles

tight spot in drive chain

Pass 12 Mar 2016 30,018 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 28,739 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 27,451 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 25,838 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 24,518 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 22,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 19,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 17,651 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 15,876 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 14,056 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 12,505 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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Y47 HWE is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y47 HWE, 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 Y47 HWE registered?

Y47 HWE is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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