MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P459 SFW is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 P459 SFW, 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 P459 SFW registered?
P459 SFW is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 2 August 1996.
Is P459 SFW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P459 SFW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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