MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected does not return (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion right (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P104 TEW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 P104 TEW, 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 P104 TEW registered?
P104 TEW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 14 June 1997.
Is P104 TEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P104 TEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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