MOT Status
ValidMileage
281 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear wheel bearing slightly rough
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear wheel bearing slightly rough
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust not standard
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS
Exhaust not standard
Front oil cooler hose leaking
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear number plate border and numbers close to limit
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P543 MLW 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 61.5%.
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 P543 MLW, 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 P543 MLW registered?
P543 MLW is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 10 October 1996.
Is P543 MLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P543 MLW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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