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Y805 RBK

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,174 mi
Last recorded27,174 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY805 RBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 27,174 miles

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

Offside Position Lamp at rear not working

Fail 8 Mar 2013 27,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Position Lamp at rear not working

Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,229 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,294 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 19,282 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 17,575 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 17,575 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 16,593 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,593 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 16,591 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)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2007 15,914 miles

Exhaust bracket rubbing on rear torque arm

Fail 20 Jul 2007 15,914 miles

Exhaust bracket rubbing on rear torque arm

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 14,707 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 14,654 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

one rear light not working.

rust pits on front fok tubes.

second horn, wiring not connected.

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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Y805 RBK is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y805 RBK, 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 Y805 RBK registered?

Y805 RBK is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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