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Y714 FHG

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,904 mi
Last recorded89,904 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 FHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 89,904 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 89,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 88,295 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 87,683 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 87,407 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 86,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 84,910 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 84,910 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 83,635 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 83,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 80,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 76,266 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 74,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 72,822 miles

Front tyre valve perishing

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

Fail 24 May 2012 72,822 miles

Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front tyre valve perishing

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,895 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,967 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,103 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 54,103 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,764 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,794 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,663 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
Full Suzuki GSF1200 reliability report

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Y714 FHG is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 Y714 FHG, 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 Y714 FHG registered?

Y714 FHG is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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