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P629 SMR

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,515 mi
Last recorded38,515 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 SMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,515 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 38,515 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,965 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,033 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 31,033 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

number plate light inop front mudgard broken oil on front tyre dangerous

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,610 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

no plate light inop

Pass 4 Oct 2008 27,441 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,699 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,256 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,067 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 24,067 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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P629 SMR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P629 SMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P629 SMR registered?

P629 SMR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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