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P230 YUA

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,031 mi
Last recorded10,031 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 YUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 10,031 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 9,264 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 7,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 7,357 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

left hand grip insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2010 6,277 miles

Exhaust previously repaired

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front fork dust seals starting to perish

Slight damage to offside handlebar grip

Pass 1 Aug 2009 5,751 miles

Both front fork dust seals starting to perish.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Slight damage to nearside front wheel rim.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,061 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 5,058 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 4,611 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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P230 YUA 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 66.7%.

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 P230 YUA, 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 P230 YUA registered?

P230 YUA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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