MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
1/ slight exhaust blow at front
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P553 XBW is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 P553 XBW, 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 P553 XBW registered?
P553 XBW is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 24 September 1996.
Is P553 XBW safe to buy?
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