MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,830 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M817 FGT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Red with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 24,640 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 M817 FGT, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M817 FGT registered?
M817 FGT is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 25 April 1997.
Is M817 FGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for M817 FGT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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