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P239 ACW

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,513 mi
Last recorded34,513 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 ACW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 34,513 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 33,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

stand rubber missing

Fail 28 Sep 2022 33,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

stand rubber missing

Pass 5 Oct 2021 518,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak of exhaust gasses at the end can joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,822 miles

Offside exhaust pipe slightly fouling swing arm

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 27,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 24,331 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 24,331 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 33,637 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,006 miles

No mirrors fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016 33,006 miles

No mirrors fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 32,665 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,162 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 32,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 30,657 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2009 29,517 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,710 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 26,536 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006

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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P239 ACW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P239 ACW, 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 P239 ACW registered?

P239 ACW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P239 ACW shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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