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P212 DRB

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,574 mi
Last recorded17,574 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 DRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2015 17,574 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 16,215 miles

Centre Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 16,215 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 15,329 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 13,224 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 13,224 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,150 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 11,147 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 35,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

One of two indicators not working - Offside rear

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

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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P212 DRB is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P212 DRB, 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 P212 DRB registered?

P212 DRB is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P212 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 DRB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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