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DK51 JGO

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,860 mi
Last recorded50,860 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 JGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 50,860 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 50,860 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 50,062 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 50,062 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 50,056 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 49,308 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 49,297 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 48,062 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,802 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,263 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,436 miles

Number plate lamp not working

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 44,436 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Number plate lamp not working

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,023 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 33,913 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,913 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2012 26,047 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,756 miles

50% of the rear light defective

handel bars foulting fairing

Fail 19 Aug 2010 25,735 miles

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

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

50% of the rear light defective

handel bars foulting fairing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,594 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 17,817 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 16,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 5,351 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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DK51 JGO is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DK51 JGO, 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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DK51 JGO is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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