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P279 JPY

1997 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,207 mi
Last recorded34,207 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki GSF120024,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 JPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 34,207 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,868 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,441 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 31,265 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn note weak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 31,265 miles

Horn note weak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 42,416 miles

Front brake reserve travel low

Pass 16 Feb 2013 40,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 40,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 37,071 miles

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

footrest mount rubbers worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,348 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,196 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 32,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 27,333 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,833 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,757 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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P279 JPY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P279 JPY, 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 P279 JPY registered?

P279 JPY is a 1997 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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