MOT Status
ValidMileage
26,991 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
the rear tyre has a large object in it.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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P178 MKN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 P178 MKN, 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 P178 MKN registered?
P178 MKN is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 April 1997.
Is P178 MKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for P178 MKN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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