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DX51 NKR

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,109 mi
Last recorded60,109 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 NKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 60,109 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 58,028 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 54,240 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 51,267 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 50,372 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,164 miles

Offside Front fork seal cover deteriorated

all lights masked over at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,315 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 48,315 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 44,070 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 44,070 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,575 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 40,561 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 37,935 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 29,613 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,613 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,727 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 205,722 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

tyres flat

Pass 6 May 2008 25,602 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,510 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 24,121 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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DX51 NKR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DX51 NKR, 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 DX51 NKR registered?

DX51 NKR is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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