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P104 TEW

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,422 mi
Last recorded42,422 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 TEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 42,422 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2021 39,564 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 37,662 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 37,658 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 35,314 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,651 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 33,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,585 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 25,104 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,979 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 20,828 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 20,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 20,589 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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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.

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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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