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J1 YCL

2000 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,442 mi
Last recorded26,442 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSF120021,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 YCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 26,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 26,431 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 25,653 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 25,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,796 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 24,129 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 24,129 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 23,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,801 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,626 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 19,626 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,213 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 24 Mar 2011 18,213 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,209 miles

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

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

oil cooler has slight oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2007 17,004 miles

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

slight play on rear shocker links

Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,004 miles

slight play on rear shocker links

Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,466 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 16,466 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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J1 YCL is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 21,483 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 J1 YCL, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J1 YCL registered?

J1 YCL is a 2000 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is J1 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 YCL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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