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P274 PDM

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Yellow Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,876 mi
Last recorded37,876 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 PDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 37,876 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 37,838 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 37,808 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 37,572 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 37,524 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected insecure. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,986 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,393 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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P274 PDM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Yellow with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P274 PDM, 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 P274 PDM registered?

P274 PDM is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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