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P125 TEW

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,398 mi
Last recorded87,398 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 TEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 87,398 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 84,822 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 84,822 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 84,791 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 81,172 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,172 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 78,805 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 14 May 2010 78,781 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 68,159 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,813 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 61,813 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,503 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 52,503 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 45,373 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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P125 TEW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P125 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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P125 TEW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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