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Y713 HWB

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,132 mi
Last recorded34,132 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY713 HWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 34,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 33,671 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 33,658 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre contaminated with brake fluid

Pass 26 Oct 2021 33,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 33,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 32,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 32,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,128 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 31,128 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,526 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,923 miles

Exhaust noisy

Fail 17 Nov 2015 27,923 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,309 miles

Front brakes binding

Fail 12 Sep 2014 27,305 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,359 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 25,359 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,419 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,969 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,715 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 14,877 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2007 14,683 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 12,188 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 10,184 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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Y713 HWB is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y713 HWB, 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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Y713 HWB is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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