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FE51 YKJ

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,525 mi
Last recorded18,525 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 YKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 18,525 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 18,510 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 18,337 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 18,309 miles

Decelerometer brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe union leaking bottom of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel foot brake (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2022 17,985 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 17,763 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2019 17,436 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 17,405 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,389 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 16,389 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

nearside tail bulb not working

Pass 28 Jun 2008 15,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,706 miles

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

headlight dipped beam not as bright as it should be

left hand handlebar grip not fully secure

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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FE51 YKJ is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE51 YKJ, 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 FE51 YKJ registered?

FE51 YKJ is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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