MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,173 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both clutch and front brake lever ball ends missing
both switch gear loose
Front Brake hose fouling headstock (3.2.B3b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
both clutch and front brake lever ball ends missing
both switch gear loose
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Blue front position lights were disconnected prior to testing
How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 V?
Based on 1,090 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P21 SMV is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 23,477 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 Gsf 1200 V fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P21 SMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Gsf 1200 V typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P21 SMV registered?
P21 SMV is a 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V, first registered on 24 March 1997.
Is P21 SMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P21 SMV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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