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AO51 HTV

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,494 mi
Last recorded36,494 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 HTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 36,494 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 28,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 27,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at link pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 27,743 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at link pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 27,675 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 27,391 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 27,144 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 26,952 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 26,577 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 26,577 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 23,992 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 23,115 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,115 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,834 miles

o/s/r position lamp not working .

Fail 1 Jul 2010 20,834 miles

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

o/s/r position lamp not working .

Pass 4 Jul 2009 18,538 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 12,609 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 11,258 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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AO51 HTV is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO51 HTV, 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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AO51 HTV is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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