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FD51 MHJ

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,953 mi
Last recorded34,953 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 MHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 34,953 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 33,774 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 33,205 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 31,818 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,873 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 27,873 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 25,420 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 9 May 2016 25,420 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2014 39,196 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 34,682 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,468 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 21,262 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 18,445 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 17,658 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 17,658 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 12,180 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 6,719 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 6,719 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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FD51 MHJ 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 78.9%.

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 FD51 MHJ, 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 FD51 MHJ registered?

FD51 MHJ is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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