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P635 SMR

1996 Suzuki GSF1200

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,480 mi
Last recorded31,480 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki GSF120025,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 SMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,480 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,841 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2008 28,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 26,438 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,206 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 24,206 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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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P635 SMR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P635 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 P635 SMR registered?

P635 SMR is a 1996 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P635 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P635 SMR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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