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DX51 VMH

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,310 mi
Last recorded47,310 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VMH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 47,310 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,838 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 45,838 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,859 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,635 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 42,635 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,576 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 38,548 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Gear lever bush is missing causing excessive movement..

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,566 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,409 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 VMH is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

DX51 VMH is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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