MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive on limit (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive on limit (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust poor condition
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
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Y896 ETY 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 59.1%.
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 Y896 ETY, 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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Y896 ETY is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 12 April 2001.
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