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P24 UMW

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,455 mi
Last recorded30,455 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 UMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 30,455 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 30,165 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 29,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 29,707 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 29,583 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 29,306 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 29,296 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 29,295 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 29,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,018 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,867 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 28,800 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,800 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,104 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,211 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,119 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,834 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,113 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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P24 UMW 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 95%.

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 P24 UMW, 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 P24 UMW registered?

P24 UMW is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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