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P255 YUA

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,279 mi
Last recorded49,279 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 YUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 49,279 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,150 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 48,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 41,580 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,344 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 40,342 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,479 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,388 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 32,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,504 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,378 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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P255 YUA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P255 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 P255 YUA registered?

P255 YUA is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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