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P153 LSL

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,103 mi
Last recorded36,103 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 LSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,103 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 35,857 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,513 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,513 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 35,513 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,507 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 34,507 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2006 32,449 miles

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.

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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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.

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