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P188 LFL

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,475 mi
Last recorded15,475 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 LFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 15,475 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 15,468 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,269 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 15,098 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 13,936 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 13,936 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2012

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

suspect intermitant fault with numberplate lamp

Pass 8 Aug 2012

suspect intermitant fault with numberplate lamp

Pass 2 Aug 2011 13,079 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,791 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 11,510 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 11,510 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 6,994 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 May 2008 6,994 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 6,733 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 6,388 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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P188 LFL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P188 LFL, 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 P188 LFL registered?

P188 LFL is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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