MOT Status
ValidMileage
51,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Centre Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
head lamp on minimum
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P297 SGF is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Maroon with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
Across all 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 25,967 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 P297 SGF, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P297 SGF registered?
P297 SGF is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 October 1996.
Is P297 SGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P297 SGF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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