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BU51 JVZ

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,258 mi
Last recorded29,258 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 JVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 29,258 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 29,174 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 28,340 miles

Front tyre near limit

Fail 25 Mar 2021 28,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front front brake poor a lot travel on lever

Front tyre near limit

Rear chain poor and dry

Pass 17 May 2019 26,410 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 24,998 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,492 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,908 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 21,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 20,411 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 19,192 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 19,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 18,175 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 16,799 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 15,467 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 12,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 10,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 8,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 7,084 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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BU51 JVZ is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BU51 JVZ, 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 BU51 JVZ registered?

BU51 JVZ is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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