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P169 SEW

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,342 mi
Last recorded86,342 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 SEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 86,342 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 85,977 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,948 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 83,730 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 83,730 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 82,503 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 82,122 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 78,180 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 73,485 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2015 73,477 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2014 68,519 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,534 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 66,499 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,430 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,824 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,503 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 65,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,262 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,569 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 55,569 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,615 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,976 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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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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