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Y896 ETY

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

31,174 mi
Last recorded31,174 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 ETY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 May 2023 31,174 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 30,564 miles

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))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 30,564 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 28,296 miles

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 23 May 2018 27,222 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 27,222 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 25,210 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 25,210 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 21,261 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 21,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,542 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 19,882 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 19,882 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,550 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 18,314 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,982 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 17,982 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)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 17,642 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,642 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 17,316 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 17,316 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 17,275 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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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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