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FJ51 HBA

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,815 mi
Last recorded24,815 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 HBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 24,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 24,786 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 24,636 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 24,057 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 22,071 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 21,660 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 21,247 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,066 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 20,578 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 20,575 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 20,566 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 2 May 2013 20,560 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 20,543 miles

please note bike fitted with alloy brake pipe fittings

Fail 26 Apr 2010 19,847 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,847 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,271 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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FJ51 HBA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FJ51 HBA, 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 FJ51 HBA registered?

FJ51 HBA is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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