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P520 SMW

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

11,767 mi
Last recorded11,767 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 SMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 11,767 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 11,466 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2006 10,027 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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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P520 SMW is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P520 SMW, 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 P520 SMW registered?

P520 SMW is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P520 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P520 SMW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P520 SMW have outstanding finance?

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