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Y499 AAM

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,398 mi
Last recorded28,398 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 AAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 28,398 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake control lever has poor reserve travel

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

Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Pass 6 Sep 2025 27,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 26,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2024 26,494 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 26,240 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 25,748 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 25,181 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 25,181 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 22,378 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 20,878 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 20,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 20,694 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 20,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 19,776 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 19,496 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 18,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,311 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 17,128 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 16,487 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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Y499 AAM is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 Y499 AAM, 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 Y499 AAM registered?

Y499 AAM is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 14 April 2001.

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