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BV51 BZX

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,802 mi
Last recorded13,802 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 BZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 13,802 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 13,791 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Exhaust has part of the system missing lower clamp missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system nearside hanger broken (7.1.1.c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 29 Jan 2014 13,785 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,190 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,530 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,810 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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BV51 BZX is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV51 BZX, 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 BV51 BZX registered?

BV51 BZX is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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