MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
number plate delaminating
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P153 LSL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P153 LSL, 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 P153 LSL registered?
P153 LSL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 13 June 1997.
Is P153 LSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P153 LSL shows 9 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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