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Suzuki GSF1200

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,157 cc

Y217 BCGMOT history

Y217 BCG is a black petrol Suzuki GSF1200 first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 23,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2023
Mileage
23,508 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y217 BCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GSF1200
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,157 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y217 BCG was last recorded at 23,508 miles on 20 Apr 2022, 4,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2010: 4,175 miles, lower than 6,814 miles on 16 Jun 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
18,675 miles · 3 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
4,833 miles
Average per year
1,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 23,508 miles
  • 2021 – 18,675 miles
  • 2019 – 12,156 miles
  • 2018 – 7,535 miles
  • 2017 – 5,240 miles
  • 2015 – 5,050 miles
  • 2014 – 4,821 miles
  • 2012 – 4,697 miles
  • 2010 – 4,175 miles
  • 2009 – 6,814 miles
  • 2008 – 3,771 miles
  • 2007 – 3,674 miles
  • 2006 – 3,339 miles
  • 2005 – 3,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,508 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,508 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    23,508 miles
    Test number
    989847259100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    18,675 miles
    Test number
    680738445755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail18,675 miles (+6,519)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,675 miles
    Test number
    468950697439
    • MajorFront All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass12,156 miles (+4,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    12,156 miles
    Test number
    481733221902
    • AdvisoryBrake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front/Rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass7,535 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    7,535 miles
    Test number
    794103945392
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  6. Fail7,510 miles (+2,270)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,510 miles
    Test number
    935574381706
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureThrottle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  7. Pass5,240 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    5,240 miles
    Test number
    847312360075
    • AdvisoryHeadlight converter fitted
  8. Fail5,231 miles (+181)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,231 miles
    Test number
    495433270546
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
  9. Pass5,050 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    5,050 miles
    Test number
    839238695177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass4,821 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    4,821 miles
    Test number
    998581654122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass4,697 miles (+522)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    4,697 miles
    Test number
    908747942132
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  12. Pass4,175 miles (-2,639)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    4,175 miles
    Test number
    512280400226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail6,814 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,814 miles
    Test number
    551747069158
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
  14. Pass6,814 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    6,814 miles
    Test number
    822677669113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass3,771 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    3,771 miles
    Test number
    983788068188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,674 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    3,674 miles
    Test number
    860255357137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass3,339 miles (+139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    3,339 miles
    Test number
    233215676162
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  18. Pass3,200 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    3,200 miles
    Test number
    671258375273
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

Questions about Y217 BCG

Does Y217 BCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y217 BCG expired on 19 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y217 BCG?
The MOT on Y217 BCG expired on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y217 BCG done?
Y217 BCG was recorded at 23,508 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2022, an average of 1,228 miles a year.
Has Y217 BCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y217 BCG has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y217 BCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y217 BCG find?
Y217 BCG passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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