MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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
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
Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was P629 SMR registered?
P629 SMR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 21 October 1996.
Is P629 SMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P629 SMR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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