MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
chain rivet link deteriorated but not likely to fail
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
chain rivet link deteriorated but not likely to fail
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Chain guard missing
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Chain guard missing
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)
Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Oil leak
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P169 SEW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 P169 SEW, 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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P169 SEW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 May 1997.
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