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P492 JEO

1998 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

856 mi
Last recorded856 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSF120022,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 JEO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 856 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 26,977 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 26,192 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 24,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 23,279 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 21,551 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 19,935 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 19,862 miles

Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,862 miles

Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 25 May 2010 18,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

indicators not fitted at time of test

rear brake pedal damaged

Pass 25 May 2010 18,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

indicators not fitted at time of test

rear brake pedal damaged

Pass 1 May 2009 17,165 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,807 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 10,580 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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P492 JEO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 22,572 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 P492 JEO, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P492 JEO registered?

P492 JEO is a 1998 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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