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P241 SMY

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Maroon Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,241 mi
Last recorded30,241 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 SMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,241 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,558 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,270 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,532 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,711 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 26,711 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 25,864 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 25,683 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,766 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 23,764 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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P241 SMY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P241 SMY, 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 P241 SMY registered?

P241 SMY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P241 SMY safe to buy?

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