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P170 HCH

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,650 mi
Last recorded49,650 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 HCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 49,650 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 49,642 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 49,636 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 49,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,441 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 49,441 miles

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 48,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2008 48,695 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,488 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 48,073 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 48,073 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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P170 HCH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P170 HCH, 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 P170 HCH registered?

P170 HCH is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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